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presension
noun
pre·sen·sion
\prēˈsenchən\
Definition of presension
-s
archaic
: presensation appeared to have a very decided presension of his untimely death — E. A. Seymour
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Origin and Etymology of presension
Latin praesension-, praesensio, from praesensus (past participle of praesentire to perceive beforehand) + -ion-, -io -ion
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