How Do You Spell APPREHENDED?

Pronunciation: [ˌapɹɪhˈɛndɪd] (IPA)

The word "apprehended" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.dɪd/. This word is commonly used to describe the act of catching or seizing someone for a crime. The first syllable of "apprehended" is pronounced with the sound of the vowel "æ," which is similar to the "a" in "apple." The second syllable has the sound of "ɪ," which is like the "i" in "it." Finally, the "ed" at the end is pronounced with a "d" sound.

APPREHENDED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "apprehended" is derived from the verb "apprehend" and refers to the act of capturing or arresting a person suspected of committing a crime. It denotes the formal detention or arrest of an individual, typically by law enforcement authorities, after finding sufficient evidence to believe in their involvement in a criminal offense. When an individual is apprehended, it often signifies that they are taken into custody and their movements are restricted while legal proceedings take place.

   Apprehension can occur as a result of active pursuit by law enforcement officers, intelligence gathering, or even voluntary surrender. Upon being apprehended, the person may be read their rights and informed about the charges against them. Depending on the jurisdiction, the apprehended individual may be taken to a police station, booked, and have their fingerprints and photographs recorded. They may also undergo questioning to further establish their level of involvement in the alleged crime.

   Apprehension marks an important step in the criminal justice process, as it initiates the legal proceedings against the accused person. It signifies the state's commitment to investigate the alleged offense and bring the suspect before a court of law. Furthermore, the concept of apprehension helps maintain public safety by removing potentially dangerous individuals from society while they go through the legal system.

Top Common Misspellings for APPREHENDED *

• aprehended 80%
• apprahended 10%
• apprihanded 10%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for APPREHENDED

• apprehened
• appreahended
• appredended
• appreheanded
• apprehenderd
• apprehenser
• apprehendar
• unapprehended
• apprechended
• apprehendir
• Aforehended

Etymology of APPREHENDED

The word apprehended has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin word apprehendere, which is a combination of ad meaning to and prehendere meaning to seize or to grasp. Over time, this Latin word evolved into the Old French word aprehendre, which eventually entered Middle English as apprehenden. From there, it transformed into its current form, apprehended.

Similar spelling words for APPREHENDED

• apprehender,
• apprehensive,
• apprehension,
• apprehanded,
• apprehensively,
• apprehensible,
• apprehend,
• apprenticed,
• apprentice.

Conjugate verb Apprehended

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