Foreknowledge

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Definitions of foreknowledge

noun knowledge or awareness of something before it happens or exists

Example Sentences

A1 Foreknowledge is knowing something before it happens.

A2 Having foreknowledge of the exam questions helped me prepare better.

B1 The detective's foreknowledge of the suspect's movements led to a successful arrest.

B2 The scientist's foreknowledge of the upcoming eclipse allowed them to plan their research accordingly.

C1 Her foreknowledge of the market trends gave her a competitive advantage in her investments.

C2 The prophet's foreknowledge of the future events amazed everyone with its accuracy.

Examples of foreknowledge in a Sentence

formal The concept of foreknowledge plays a crucial role in philosophical debates about free will.

informal Having foreknowledge about the upcoming test helped me prepare in advance.

slang I wish I had some kind of foreknowledge about what will happen next.

figurative Her uncanny foreknowledge of market trends made her a successful investor.

Grammatical Forms of foreknowledge

plural

foreknowledges

comparative

more foreknowledge

superlative

most foreknowledge

present tense

foreknows

future tense

will foreknow

perfect tense

has foreknown

continuous tense

is foreknowing

singular

foreknowledge

positive degree

foreknowledge

infinitive

to foreknow

gerund

foreknowing

participle

foreknown

Origin and Evolution of foreknowledge

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'foreknowledge' originates from Middle English, combining 'fore-' (before) and 'knowledge'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'foreknowledge' has retained its original meaning of knowledge or awareness of events before they happen. It is often used in a theological context to refer to divine foreknowledge.