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clairvoyants

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/klɛrˈvɔɪənts/

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/klɛəˈvɔɪənts/

(clairvoyant)

perceiving beyond normal senses

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clairvoyantclairvoyantsclairvoyancenon-clairvoyance
Etymology
Etymology Information

'clairvoyant' originates from French, specifically the word 'clairvoyant,' where 'clair' meant 'clear' and 'voyant' meant 'seeing.'

Historical Evolution

'clairvoyant' changed from the French word 'clairvoyant' and eventually became the modern English word 'clairvoyant'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'clear-seeing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having the ability to perceive beyond normal sensory contact.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

Many people visited the clairvoyant to learn about their future.

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Last updated: 2025/01/24 09:27