prescience
UK: ˈpres.i.əns | US: ˈpreʃ.əns
n. the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future; foresight.
prescience = pre<before> + sci<know> + ence<noun suffix>
- pre: From Latin prae-, meaning "before."
- sci: From Latin scire, meaning "to know."
- ence: A noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word prescience originates from Latin praescientia, combining prae- (before) and scientia (knowledge). It reflects the concept of "knowing beforehand," evolving through Old French prescience before entering English. The morphemes logically align with the modern meaning of foresight or predictive knowledge.
Her prescience about market trends made her a successful investor.
The novel’s protagonist had an uncanny prescience of impending danger.
Scientists strive for prescience in forecasting climate changes.
His prescience in politics often surprised his colleagues.
Ancient oracles were revered for their supposed prescience.