Clairvoyance

Pronunciation: /klɛrˈvɔɪəns/

Definitions of clairvoyance

noun the supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe in clairvoyance, the ability to see the future.

A2 She claimed to have clairvoyance and could predict upcoming events.

B1 Many psychics claim to possess clairvoyance and offer readings to clients.

B2 The novel's protagonist discovers she has clairvoyance and uses it to solve mysteries.

C1 Skeptics often dismiss clairvoyance as mere coincidence or trickery.

C2 The renowned psychic amazed audiences with her accurate clairvoyance readings.

Examples of clairvoyance in a Sentence

formal Many people believe in the existence of clairvoyance, the ability to perceive events in the future.

informal She claims to have clairvoyance and can predict the outcome of sports games.

slang Some think clairvoyance is just a bunch of hocus pocus.

figurative His clairvoyance in business decisions always seems to lead to success.

Grammatical Forms of clairvoyance

• past tense: clairvoyanced
• plural: clairvoyances
• comparative: more clairvoyant
• superlative: most clairvoyant
• present tense: clairvoyances
• future tense: will clairvoyance
• perfect tense: have clairvoyanced
• continuous tense: is clairvoyancing
• singular: clairvoyance
• positive degree: clairvoyant
• infinitive: to clairvoyance
• gerund: clairvoyancing
• participle: clairvoyancing

Origin and Evolution of clairvoyance

First Known Use: 1848 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'clairvoyance' originates from the French word 'clairvoyance', which is derived from the words 'clair' meaning clear and 'voyance' meaning vision.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 19th century to describe the ability to perceive events or information beyond the normal human senses, the term 'clairvoyance' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of psychic abilities and intuitive insights.