Prescient
(adjective)
- Having knowledge of events before they take place, especially through intuition or extrasensory perception.
- Showing foresight; able to predict what will happen in the future.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin praescius "knowing beforehand", from prae "before" + scire "know".
Examples:
- She was prescient in her predictions of the company's success.
- He was prescient in his decision to invest in the stock market.
- The prescient leader was able to anticipate the country's needs.
- The prescient investor was able to capitalize on the market's trends.
- Her prescient warning saved the company from a financial crisis.