premonition
|pre-mo-ni-tion|
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/ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/
forewarning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'premonition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praemonitio,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'monitio' meant 'warning.'
Historical Evolution
'praemonitio' transformed into the Old French word 'premonicion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'premonition.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a warning given in advance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a strong feeling that something is about to happen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
She had a premonition that the trip would not go well.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41