clairvoyance (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪəns/
Definition
The supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
Examples
Many people consult psychics who claim to possess clairvoyance to gain insight into their future.
Her sudden premonition felt like a moment of true clairvoyance, warning her of the impending danger.
Skeptics argue that there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of clairvoyance.
How to Use clairvoyance
- have clairvoyance (collocation)
- To possess the ability of clairvoyance. — "Some individuals believe they have clairvoyance, enabling them to foresee events."
- claim clairvoyance (collocation)
- To state that one has clairvoyant abilities. — "The self-proclaimed psychic would often claim clairvoyance to impress clients."
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