Definition

The ability to know about something before it happens, often thought to be through special senses or intuition.

Example

Some people believe in precognition and claim to have predicted future events.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of precognition?

Yeah, I think it's when someone knows something before it happens, right?

Exactly! Some people believe they can sense events before they occur.

That sounds fascinating, but also a bit creepy!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Precognition → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "cognitio" (from Latin, meaning knowledge or awareness). The word "precognition" refers to knowledge or awareness of something before it happens.

Memory Tip

Think of knowing something 'before' it happens — 'pre-' means before, and 'cognitio' relates to knowledge.

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