Word of the Day 6.27.9

prescience

pre·science (prshns, --ns, prshns, -sh-ns)

n.

Knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight.

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pre·science (prshns, --ns, prshns, -sh-ns)

n.

Knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight.

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Word of the Day 4.9.09

prescience

pre·science (prshns, --ns, prshns, -sh-ns)

n.

Knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foresight.

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Noun 1. prescience – the power to foresee the future

prevision
mental ability, capacity – the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior

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Posted on April 9, 2009 by admin

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