clairvoyant
UK: /kleəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ | US: /klerˈvɔɪ.ənt/
n. A person who claims to perceive events or information beyond normal sensory contact (e.g., a psychic).
adj. Having or exhibiting clairvoyance; able to foresee future events or perceive hidden truths.
The word "clairvoyant" originates from 17th-century French, combining "clair" (clear) and "voyant" (seeing, from Latin "videre," meaning "to see"). It literally translates to "clear-seeing," reflecting the idea of perceiving beyond ordinary vision. The suffix "-ant" denotes a person or quality, solidifying its use for individuals with supposed extrasensory perception. The term evolved from literal "clear sight" to metaphysical insight, influenced by spiritualism in the 19th century.
The clairvoyant claimed to foresee the outcome of the election.
She visited a clairvoyant to communicate with her late grandmother.
His clairvoyant abilities made him a sought-after advisor.
Critics dismissed her predictions as mere clairvoyant fantasies.
The novel features a clairvoyant detective who solves crimes using visions.