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Prescience

Definition

(formal, literary) The ability to see or anticipate events before they happen; foresight or intuition about future developments. Often used in contexts of prophecy, prediction, or strategic planning.

Example Sentences

1The company's prescience in investing in renewable energy sources has paid off handsomely in recent years.
2Does the novel's use of prescience as a narrative device enhance or detract from its overall impact?
3The ancient Greek concept of the Moirai, or Fates, embodied a form of prescience that was both fascinating and terrifying.
4In hindsight, the government's lack of prescience regarding the economic downturn is striking, given the warning signs that were available at the time.
5There is a thin line between prescience and mere speculation, and it is one that policymakers must navigate with great care when making decisions about the future.

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