apprĕhensĭo (adp-), ōnis, f. [apprehendo] (late Lat.).
I Lit., a seizing upon , laying hold of : arae, Macr. S. 3, 2.—
II Trop., apprehension , understanding , Cael. Aur. Acut. 1, 8; 2, 28; id. Tard. 5, 4 al.