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clair·voy·ance (kler vo̵iəns)

noun

  1. the hypothesized ability to perceive things that are not in sight or that cannot be seen
  2. keen perception or insight

Etymology: Fr < clairvoyant

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clairvoyance

n.

  1. Psychic power

    extrasensory perception, ESP, foreknowledge, precognition; see forecast, sixth sense, telepathy.

  2. Discernment

    penetration, insight, perception; see acumen.


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clairvoyance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: You can order or phone direct for a personal psychic phone reading using clairvoyance, mediumship, tarot or other divination oracles.

Adjective modifier

  • pure: At psychic reading we offer psychic tarot readings online or by post as well as a number of other card systems and pure clairvoyance.

Noun used with modifier

  • word: The word clairvoyance is also used as a general term for all of the information received from spirit.
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