prescience
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noun \ˈpre-sh(ē-)ən(t)s, ˈprē-, -s(ē-)ən(t)s\Definition of PRESCIENCE
: foreknowledge of events: a : divine omniscience b : human anticipation of the course of events : foresight
— pre·scient \-sh(ē-)ənt, -s(ē-)ənt\ adjective
— pre·scient·ly adverb
See Examples of PRESCIENCE
- He predicted their response with amazing prescience.
- Her prescience as an investor is impressive.
Origin of PRESCIENCE
Middle English, from Late Latin praescientia, from Latin praescient-, praesciens, present participle of praescire to know beforehand, from prae- + scire to know — more at science
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to PRESCIENCE
- Synonyms
- foreknowledge, foresight
- Antonyms
- improvidence, myopia, shortsightedness
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