Premonitions Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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premonitions

[ˌprɛməˈnɪʃənz ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Premonitions are feelings or warnings about future events that may happen.

Synonyms

forewarning, presentiment.

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Word Description / Examples
premonitions

Use when referring to a general sense of knowing about a future event, especially something negative, without any logical reason.

  • She had premonitions that something terrible was going to happen.
  • His premonitions were usually strong and accurate.
forewarning

Appropriate in situations where there is an advance warning of danger or a problem, often given explicitly by someone or something.

  • The weather report gave a forewarning of the approaching storm.
  • They received a forewarning about the potential risks of the journey.

Examples of usage

  • She had a premonition that something bad was going to happen.
  • He couldn't shake off the premonition that he would fail the exam.

Translations

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Origin of 'premonitions'

The word 'premonitions' originated from the Latin word 'praemonitio', which means a forewarning or a prediction. Throughout history, premonitions have been a common theme in literature, folklore, and even scientific studies. Many people believe in the power of premonitions as a form of intuition or psychic ability.


See also: premonitory.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,414 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.