Definition

Having a feeling or intuition about something that is going to happen, often a sense of foreboding or anticipation.

Example

She had a presentient feeling that something was wrong before the storm hit.

Conversation

I had a strange feeling today, almost like a presentient sense of something happening.

Really? What do you think it was about?

I can't shake the feeling that something significant is coming my way.

That sounds intriguing! I wonder what it could be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Presentient → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "sentire" (meaning to feel or perceive). The word "presentient" refers to having a sense of something before it happens, or being aware of something in advance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'feeling' ('sentire') something 'before' ('pre-') it happens — that's why presentient means having a sense of something ahead of time.

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