noun
- the supposed ability to know about events before they happen; foreknowledge of future events
Usage: often associated with paranormal or psychic phenomena
Examples
- She claimed to have precognition and could predict earthquakes.
- The psychic’s precognition about the accident proved eerily accurate.
- Scientists remain skeptical about claims of precognition.
- His precognition of the market crash saved his investments.
- The novel explores themes of precognition and destiny.
- Many cultures have legends about people with precognition.