foreknowledge
|fore-knowl-edge|
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/fɔrˈnɑlɪdʒ/
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/fɔːˈnɒlɪdʒ/
awareness before
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foreknowledge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'forenowleche', where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'knowledge' meant 'awareness or understanding'.
Historical Evolution
'forenowleche' transformed into the modern English word 'foreknowledge' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'awareness before an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
awareness of something before it happens or exists.
His foreknowledge of the event allowed him to prepare adequately.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45