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.
Remember 'clairvoyant' as 'clear-seeing' — like having crystal-clear vision that can see through time or hidden things. Even without believing in psychics, we use it for people with unusually clear insight.
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