Farseeing

/ˈfɑɹˌsiːɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Able to see or perceive things from great distances, or having the ability to predict future events with unusual accuracy.

Etymology

Compound of 'far' (Old English) and 'seeing' (from Old English 'sēon'). The compound developed in Middle English to describe both literal vision and metaphorical foresight.

Kelly Says

Our ancestors imagined farseeingness as an actual superpower—if you could see far, you had magical ability. Now we know it's just good data analysis, which is somehow more impressive.

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