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precognition Synonyms

Another word for precognition

Choosing another word for precognition depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Foreknowledge of an event, especially the purported psychic ability to perceive or know future events through extrasensory means before they happen.

Usage Example

"The science fiction novel explores a society where individuals with foreknowledge are employed to prevent disasters before they occur."

Strongest
foreknowledge
prescience
Strong
second sight
clairvoyance
foresight
premonition
presentiment
divination

• noun (Context 2)

In Scots law, a preliminary examination of witnesses conducted prior to a formal trial to determine the facts of a case and whether there are sufficient grounds for prosecution.

Usage Example

"The defense solicitor arranged to take a formal deposition from the key eyewitness before the trial commenced."

Strong
deposition
Weak
examination
inquiry

Opposites of precognition

The opposite of precognition shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

retrocognition
hindsight
retrospect
See all opposites of precognition

• Nearby Words

precociously
precociousness
precocity
precognition
precollege
precollegiate
precolonial

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Precognition. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/precognition
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