clairvoyance

noun
UK: /ˌklɛərˈvɔɪəns/
US: /ˌklerˈvɔɪəns/

  1. The power to see things that are hidden from others or that have not happened yet.

    1. She has clairvoyance, so she knew what would happen.
    2. Some people believe that clairvoyance can help predict future events with great accuracy.

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

    1. He claimed clairvoyance allowed him to win the lottery.
    2. Skeptics question the scientific validity of clairvoyance as a genuine psychic ability.

Synonyms

second sight extrasensory perception esp sixth sense foresight premonition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clairvoyance" in English means: The power to see things that are hidden from others or that have not happened yet., The supposed ability to perceive things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact..

The phonetic transcription of "clairvoyance" is /ˌklɛərˈvɔɪəns/ in British English and /ˌklerˈvɔɪəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clairvoyance": second sight, extrasensory perception, esp, sixth sense, foresight, premonition.

Example usage of "clairvoyance": "She has clairvoyance, so she knew what would happen.". More examples on the page.