Meaning & use

precognition

noun·Advanced

The supposed ability to know about an event before it happens, especially through paranormal means.

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The novel's protagonist claims to have precognition of coming natural disasters.

Scientists remain skeptical that precognition exists beyond coincidence and memory bias.

A note on using this word

Precognition is a term from parapsychology and fiction, not an accepted scientific phenomenon.

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