What is another word for foreknowledge?

Pronunciation: [fɔːnˈɒlɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Foreknowledge is a term that is mainly used to refer to the knowledge or information about something that is foreseen or predicted beforehand. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of the term foreknowledge, depending on the context in which it is used. Some of these synonyms include anticipation, prescience, prevision, clairvoyance, prophecy, presage, foresight, insight, intuition, and forewarning. While these terms share a similar meaning with foreknowledge, they each carry a slightly different nuance, and the context in which they are used can influence their specific meaning. Overall, these synonyms offer a range of options to express the concept of knowledge or information that is gained in advance.

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What are the hypernyms for Foreknowledge?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Foreknowledge?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the opposite words for foreknowledge?

Foreknowledge refers to knowing something in advance. Therefore, antonyms for this word would be related to not knowing something beforehand. Some appropriate antonyms for foreknowledge could be ignorance, unawareness, unfamiliarity, blindness, and naivety. These antonyms describe a lack of understanding or knowledge about a situation or event. While foreknowledge suggests a proactive approach towards a situation, these antonyms imply a reactive and unprepared attitude. Therefore, it is essential to understand these antonyms to broaden our perspective and better prepare ourselves for unforeseen events.

What are the antonyms for Foreknowledge?

Usage examples for Foreknowledge

It is conceived in perfect harmony with the facts of the case: the great age which the Evangelist attained: the mystery which shrouded his death: the persecutions which had overtaken the Church: the heresies which already threatened to disturb it; but Mr. Browning has given to St. John a foreknowledge of that age of philosophic doubt in which its very foundations would be shaken; and has made him the exponent of his own belief-already hinted in "Easter Eve" and "Bishop Blougram:" to be fully set forth in "The Ring and the Book" and "La Saisiaz"-that such doubt is ordained for the maturer mind, as the test of faith, and its preserver.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
More than that, if it should ever be known-and it was liable to be known at any moment-the deliberate foreknowledge with which she went to Millenbeck, she would never be allowed to remain another hour under the roof of Barn Elms: of that much she was perfectly sure.
"Throckmorton"
Molly Elliot Seawell
His eyes and the clasp of his hand made her shudder and grow cold, with some swift, ominous foreknowledge of distant toil and sorrow and joy.
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly"
Hamlin Garland

Famous quotes with Foreknowledge

  • The struggle is always worthwhile, if the end be worthwhile and the means honorable; foreknowledge of defeat is not sufficient reason to withdraw from the contest.
    Steven Brust
  • Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge.
    Sun Tzu
  • “What do we know? What do we really know? He licks his dried cracked lips. We know this apodictic rock beneath our feet. That dogmatic sun above our heads. The world of dreams, the agony of love and the foreknowledge of death. That is all we know. And all we need to know? Challenge that statement. I challenge that statement. With what? I don't know.”
    Edward Abbey
  • With God's foreknowledge man's free will! what monster-growth of human brain, What powers of light shall ever pierce this puzzle dense with words inane?
    Richard Francis Burton
  • We did it with their government’s foreknowledge and permission, of course—and there were no civilian casualties, equally of course. Once they’re dead they’re rebels.
    Joe Haldeman

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