Definition:
* Possessing or displaying foresight; having or showing an understanding of events before they happen.
* Able to predict the future or understand what will happen before it happens.
Synonyms:
* Foresighted
* Clairvoyant
* Prophetic
* Visionary
* Intuitive
* Seers
Example:
* "The author's prescient novel predicted the rise of social media and its impact on society."
Origin:
The word "prescient" comes from the Latin word "praescientia," meaning "foreknowledge."