Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foreknowledge

noun

/fɔːrˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Definition

The knowledge of something before it happens or is learned.

Examples

Her foreknowledge of the storm allowed her to prepare in advance.
The scientist’s foreknowledge of the experiment’s outcome was based on thorough research.
Many believe that certain individuals have the ability to gain foreknowledge of future events.

Meaning

Foreknowledge refers to the awareness or understanding of an event, situation, or fact before it occurs. This concept is often associated with prophetic knowledge or understanding that goes beyond ordinary perception.