Plural of apprehension
regular plural
The plural of apprehension is apprehensions.
Forms of apprehension
| Singular | apprehension /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | apprehensions |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Apprehensions in a sentence
- June saw a decline in Southwest Border apprehensions and inadmissibles by 18 percent compared to May.2018, Southwest Border Migration FY2018, United States Customs and Border Patrol. From the entry inadmissible
- Doubtless there will be expressed apprehensions of the untried 'compulsoryness aspect of international dispute settlement.1974, American Bar Association. Section of International Law, Information Report on the Law of the Sea, page 49. From the entry compulsoryness
- This decline follows the overall downward trend for this time of year as apprehensions and inadmissibles along the Southwest Border have declined from May to June.2018, Southwest Border Migration FY2018, United States Customs and Border Patrol. From the entry inadmissible
Meaning of apprehension
- noun The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
- noun The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
- noun Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment.
Questions about the plural of apprehension
- What is the plural of apprehension?
- The plural of apprehension is apprehensions.
- Is apprehension countable?
- Apprehension is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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