precognitive
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /prɪˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/
KK: /priˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/
adjective
Definition
Related to the ability to know about or predict things that will happen in the future.
Example
Some people believe they have precognitive dreams that can predict future events.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more precognitive
Superlative: most precognitive
Conversation
Have you ever had a precognitive dream?
I think I did once, and it was so strange!
What happened in your dream?
I dreamt about a friend calling me, and then it happened the next day!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clairvoyant
prophetic
visionary
Antonyms
unpredictable
uncertain
imminent
noun
Definition
A person who has the ability to know or predict events before they happen.
Example
She is considered a precognitive, often predicting outcomes before they occur.
Conversation
Have you ever met someone who claims to have precognitive abilities?
Yeah, I read about a person who could predict events before they happened.
That sounds fascinating! Do you think being precognitive is real?
Root Explanation
Precognitive → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "cognoscere" (meaning to know). The word "precognitive" refers to knowledge or awareness of something before it happens.
Memory Tip
Think of knowing something 'before' it happens — 'pre-' means before, and 'cognoscere' means to know.
Visually Confused Words
recognitive
progenitive
premonitive
cognitive
retrocognitive
recontrive
primogenitive