Having the supposed ability to perceive things beyond normal sensory contact; having exceptional insight into future events or hidden truths. Can describe both supernatural perception and keen intuitive understanding.
From French 'clairvoyant' meaning 'clear-seeing,' combining 'clair' (clear) and 'voyant' (seeing), from 'voir' (to see). The term originated in French spiritualism before entering English to describe both psychic abilities and sharp insight.
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