noun

precognition

Precognition (noun) means Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception.

noun

Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception.

The practice of taking a factual statement from a witness before a trial.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French precognition or its source, Latin praecognitio, from praecognōscō (“to know beforehand”). Doublet of Germanic-based foreknowledge and Greek-based prognosis. Equivalent to pre- + cognition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of precognition?

"precognition" (noun) means knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception.

What are the different meanings of precognition?

"precognition" has 2 main meanings: 1. Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception; 2. The practice of taking a factual statement from a witness before a trial.