Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
precognition
Noun
/ˌpriːkəɡˈnɪʃən/
Definition
The ability to perceive or know about an event before it happens.
Examples
- She claimed to have precognition about the storm that disrupted the festival.
- His precognition allowed him to warn his friends about the accident before it occurred.
- Many cultures have legends of individuals with precognitive abilities.
Meaning
Precognition is often related to psychic phenomena, where an individual gains knowledge of future events, often without any rational basis.
Synonyms
- Foreknowledge
- Foresight
- Premonition
- Clairvoyance
