Precognition

usgb/ˌpriːkɑːɡˈnɪʃn/
noun

The ability to know what will happen in the future before it happens.

She claims to have precognition and knew about the accident before it happened.
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  • claims to have precognition
  • experience of precognition
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Supernatural Sense

Refers to an extraordinary, psychic ability considered supernatural.

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In the novel, the character's precognition saved the village.
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Popular Culture

Often found in sci-fi or fantasy genres in books, movies, and TV shows.

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The superhero's precognition alerted her to the impending disaster.
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Subject of Skepticism

Many people are skeptical about the reality of precognition.

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Despite his claims of precognition, no one believed the old man's predictions.
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