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Prehension vs Pretension - What's the difference?

prehension | pretension |

As nouns the difference between prehension and pretension

is that prehension is prehension while pretension is claim.

prehension

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of grasping or gripping something, especially with the hands

    • Related terms

    * apprehension * prehensile * prehensive

    pretension

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
  • Pretentiousness.

    • Related terms

    * pretense * pretentious

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