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καταλαμβάνω
katalambanō
Basic Gloss
katalambanō is a Greek word meaning "to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)", encompassing ideas like apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend.
to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
The Greek word katalambanō means "to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)," encompassing related ideas including apprehend, attain, come upon, comprehend.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
Word DNA
Origin
This word acts as a root form.
Meaning Layers
This word carries distinct senses across different contexts.
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