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Presciently - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Presciently means having or showing knowledge of events before they happen; acting with foresight. It describes someone who accurately predicts or anticipates future outcomes. Example: She presciently warned about the risks.

presciently

/ˈprɛʃəntli/ /ˈprɛsɪəntli/

Definition:

Acting with foresight or knowledge of future events.

Synonyms:

prophetically, foreseeingly, divinely, clairvoyantly

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

blindly, ignorantly, shortsightedly

Common Collocations:

predict presciently, act presciently, speak presciently

Derivatives:

prescient, prescience

Usage Tips:

Use "presciently" to describe actions or statements made with accurate foresight about future events.

Common Phrases:

speak presciently, act presciently, predict presciently

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "praescientia," meaning foreknowledge ("prae" = before + "scire" = to know).

Examples:

  • 1. She spoke presciently about the economic downturn before it happened.
  • 2. He acted presciently by investing in renewable energy early.
  • 3. The author wrote presciently about future technological advancements.
  • 4. Her warnings were dismissed but proved presciently accurate later.

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