Presciently
/ˈprɛʃəntli/noun
In a way that shows knowledge of events before they happen.
Did you know?The word comes from Latin praescīre, a verb used for knowing something in advance—especially in theological discussions of divine foreknowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*skei-
“To distinguish, separate, or discern—an ancient root associated with the mental act of recognizing differences.”
Classical Latin
Latin
praescīre
“To know beforehand; to have prior knowledge.”
Late Latin
Latin
praescientia
“Foreknowledge or advance knowledge, particularly in philosophical and theological writing.”
17th Century
English
prescient
“Having knowledge of events before they occur.”
19th Century
English
presciently
“In a prescient manner; with apparent foreknowledge.”
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