Clairvoyance: meaning, definitions and examples

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clairvoyance

 

[ klɛˈrvɔɪəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychic ability

The ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

Synonyms

extrasensory perception, intuition, precognition

Examples of usage

  • She has clairvoyance and can predict the outcome of situations.
  • His clairvoyance allows him to see things that others cannot.

Translations

Translations of the word "clairvoyance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clarividência

🇮🇳 अतीन्द्रिय ज्ञान

🇩🇪 Hellsehen

🇮🇩 kewaskitaan

🇺🇦 яснобачення

🇵🇱 jasnowidzenie

🇯🇵 千里眼

🇫🇷 clairvoyance

🇪🇸 clarividencia

🇹🇷 durugörü

🇰🇷 천리안

🇸🇦 رؤية المستقبل

🇨🇿 jasnovidectví

🇸🇰 jasnovidectvo

🇨🇳 千里眼

🇸🇮 jasnovidnost

🇮🇸 skyggnigáfa

🇰🇿 көріпкелдік

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება

🇦🇿 görmə qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 clarividencia

Etymology

The word 'clairvoyance' originates from the French words 'clair' (clear) and 'voyance' (vision). It is a term used to describe the ability to gain information about an object, person, location, or physical event through extrasensory perception. The concept of clairvoyance has been present in various cultures and belief systems throughout history, with individuals claiming to possess this psychic ability. While scientifically unproven, the idea of clairvoyance continues to fascinate and intrigue people around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,514, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.