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presaged

 

[ˈprɛseɪdʒd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

foretelling events

To presage means to indicate or warn of a future event. It often implies a sense of foreboding or a prediction of something that is likely to happen. The term can be used in various contexts, such as literature, history, and everyday conversation. It is often associated with omens or signs that suggest an impending occurrence.

Synonyms

foretell, predict, prophesy, signal, warn.

Examples of usage

  • The dark clouds presaged a storm.
  • Her illness presaged a series of unfortunate events.
  • The sudden drop in temperature presaged the arrival of winter.
  • The singer's melancholic lyrics presaged her later struggles with fame.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • 'Presage' comes from the Latin word 'praesagium', meaning 'foreboding' or 'a sign'.
  • The prefix 'pre-' means 'before', and 'sagere' means 'to perceive', which together mean to perceive before it happens.
  • The transition into English happened in the 14th century, evolving in use from signs to predictions.

Literature

  • Many classic novels use foreshadowing, a literary technique that serves as a presage to later events, creating tension and intrigue.
  • Shakespeare's works often include presagings as characters foretell doom or fortune through prophecies.
  • In works like 'Moby Dick', subtle hints suggest future events, exemplifying how authors engage readers in foreseeing outcomes.

Psychology

  • The ability to presage events can relate to intuition, where individuals pick up on subtle cues from surroundings.
  • Cognitive biases like the 'hindsight bias' make us feel we predicted an outcome after it has happened, even if we didn't actually know it beforehand.
  • Some psychological theories suggest that individuals can feel a sense of 'knowing' through emotional intelligence, which might help in presaging.

Pop Culture

  • Movies like 'The Sixth Sense' involve characters who presage events through supernatural insights.
  • In music, lyrics often use presaged themes to hint at breakups or life changes, making the audience reflect on their own experiences.
  • Popular TV shows employ characters that possess 'premonitions' or 'psychic' abilities, creating intriguing plot twists.

Science

  • In meteorology, presaging is crucial; weather forecasts are based on data analysis to predict future weather patterns.
  • In fields like geology, scientists study patterns in nature to presage earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
  • Biological systems often use presaging as a mechanism; for example, some animals can sense impending natural disasters through changes in the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "presaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presagiado

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमानित

🇩🇪 vorhergesagt

🇮🇩 diramalkan

🇺🇦 пророкував

🇵🇱 zapowiedziany

🇯🇵 予告された

🇫🇷 présagé

🇪🇸 presagiado

🇹🇷 önceden haber verilmiş

🇰🇷 예고된

🇸🇦 مُنبَئ

🇨🇿 předpovězeno

🇸🇰 predpovedané

🇨🇳 预示的

🇸🇮 napovedano

🇮🇸 fyrirframandi

🇰🇿 алдын ала айтылған

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველებული

🇦🇿 öncədən xəbər verilmiş

🇲🇽 presagiado

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,422, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.