clairvoyance — the supposed ability to perceive things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the supposed ability to perceive things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɛrˌvɔɪəns/
Korean meaning: 초감각적 지각력, 천리안
Korean pronunciation: **클레어**보이언스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's clairvoyance was so accurate that she predicted I would marry a dentist - and here I am, married to Dr. Smith!
- The detective's clairvoyance in solving crimes was actually just excellent observation skills.
- He claimed his clairvoyance told him the lottery numbers, but he never bought a ticket.
clairvoyance
NOUN//ˈklɛrˌvɔɪəns//
the supposed ability to perceive things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
The fortune teller's clairvoyance revealed the missing child's hiding spot in the forest.
Her clairvoyance amazes the audience through a mystical appliance!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스어에서 유래한 단어로, '명확히 보다'라는 뜻의 'clair'(명확한)와 'voyance'(보기)가 합쳐져서 '멀리 떨어진 것을 명확히 보는 능력'을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's clairvoyance was so accurate that she predicted I would marry a dentist - and here I am, married to Dr. Smith!”
“The detective's clairvoyance in solving crimes was actually just excellent observation skills.”
“He claimed his clairvoyance told him the lottery numbers, but he never bought a ticket.”
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