Prescient

/ˈprɛʃənt/ adjective

Definition

Having knowledge of future events before they happen; showing foresight or prophetic insight. Describes someone who can predict or anticipate what will occur.

Etymology

From Latin 'praesciens,' present participle of 'praescire' meaning 'to know beforehand,' combining 'prae-' (before) and 'scire' (to know). The word maintains its literal sense of knowing something before it happens.

Kelly Says

Break down 'prescient' as 'pre-' (before) + 'science' (knowledge) — having scientific knowledge before others do. Like a weather forecaster who prescient about storms!

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