Precognition

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Pronunciation: /priːˈkɒɡnɪʃən/

Definitions of precognition

noun knowledge of something in advance; foresight

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe in precognition, the ability to predict the future.

A2 She claimed to have experienced precognition in her dreams.

B1 There have been reports of individuals exhibiting precognition during times of extreme stress.

B2 Scientists continue to study the phenomenon of precognition to determine its validity.

C1 The concept of precognition challenges traditional notions of time and causality.

C2 Many skeptics dismiss claims of precognition as mere coincidence or wishful thinking.

Examples of precognition in a Sentence

formal Some people claim to have precognition, the ability to predict future events.

informal I had a weird feeling about the outcome, like some sort of precognition or something.

slang She's like a psychic or something, always talking about her precognition.

figurative His ability to anticipate market trends almost seemed like a form of precognition.

Grammatical Forms of precognition

plural

precognitions

comparative

more precognitive

superlative

most precognitive

present tense

precognizes

future tense

will precognize

perfect tense

has precognized

continuous tense

is precognizing

singular

precognition

positive degree

precognitive

infinitive

to precognize

gerund

precognizing

participle

precognized

Origin and Evolution of precognition

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'precognition' originated from the Latin word 'praecognitio', which means foreknowledge or foresight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'precognition' has come to be used in the context of extrasensory perception or the ability to foresee future events, particularly in the field of parapsychology.