presentient

adjective

pre·​sen·​tient pri-ˈsen(t)-sh(ē-)ənt How to pronounce presentient (audio)
ˈprē-;
pri-ˈzen(t)-
: having a presentiment

Word History

Etymology

Latin praesentient-, praesentiens, present participle of praesentire

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of presentient was in 1814

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Cite this Entry

“Presentient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presentient. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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