prescient

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Prescient' is when you can somehow foresee or predict future events accurately. You’re like a weatherman predicting it’ll rain tomorrow and it does.

Examples in Different Contexts

In fantasy novels, a prescient character might possess the ability to foresee future events. An author might describe, 'The prescient seer warned the kingdom of the impending invasion.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Trends in social media engagement suggest a shift towards transparency and inclusivity. We should stay ahead and think innovatively.

Response:

So, it would be prescient to implement strategies that foster transparency and cultural diversity in our campaigns.

Tech

Scenario:

It's become increasingly evident that cybersecurity measures will play a pivotal role in the future of technology management.

Response:

I agree. A prescient action would be to invest more resources into our cybersecurity department.