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Clairvoyant

Clair-voy′ant

,
Adj.
[F., fr.
clair
clear +
voyant
, p. pr. of
voir
to see. See
Clear
, and
Vision
.]
Pertaining to clairvoyance; discerning objects while in a mesmeric state which are not present to the senses.

Clair-voy′ant

Noun.
One who is able, when in a mesmeric state, to discern objects not present to the senses.

Definition 2024

clairvoyant

clairvoyant

English

Adjective

clairvoyant ‎(comparative more clairvoyant, superlative most clairvoyant)

  1. Of or relating to clairvoyance.
  2. Able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
  3. Able to foresee the future.
  4. (computing) Relating to a form of parallel processing algorithm given advance information about the problem.

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Noun

clairvoyant ‎(plural clairvoyants)

  1. A person able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
  2. A person able to foresee the future.

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Etymology

From French clairvoyant, from clair ‎(“clear”) + voyant ‎(“seeing”), present participle of voir ‎(“see”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/

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