foresophacy
Characterized by possessing or demonstrating wisdom before an event occurs; exceptionally prescient or insightful regarding future developments based on deep knowledge. It describes a quality of mind that applies philosophical sagacity to future contingencies.
Examples
3 of 5Her foresophacy advice about the sudden market shift saved our family's small business from bankruptcy.
Her foresophacy advice about the sudden market shift saved our family's small business from bankruptcy.
The committee commended the director for her foresophacy approach to urban planning, which accounted for growth decades in advance.
The committee commended the director for her foresophacy approach to urban planning, which accounted for growth decades in advance.
You have a weirdly foresophacy vibe about which trends are going to be big next year.
You have a weirdly foresophacy vibe about which trends are going to be big next year.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Fore' (before/ahead) + 'Soph' (wisdom, as in philosophy) + '-acy' (quality). It is the quality of having wisdom before others do.
Quick Quiz
The CEO's _______ decision to invest in renewable energy in the 1990s made the company a global leader today.
Correct!
The correct answer is: foresophacy
Examples
Her foresophacy advice about the sudden market shift saved our family's small business from bankruptcy.
everydayHer foresophacy advice about the sudden market shift saved our family's small business from bankruptcy.
The committee commended the director for her foresophacy approach to urban planning, which accounted for growth decades in advance.
formalThe committee commended the director for her foresophacy approach to urban planning, which accounted for growth decades in advance.
You have a weirdly foresophacy vibe about which trends are going to be big next year.
informalYou have a weirdly foresophacy vibe about which trends are going to be big next year.
The author's foresophacy observations on the ethical implications of AI are now considered foundational to the field of digital ethics.
academicThe author's foresophacy observations on the ethical implications of AI are now considered foundational to the field of digital ethics.
We require a foresophacy leader capable of navigating the geopolitical volatility expected in the next quarter.
businessWe require a foresophacy leader capable of navigating the geopolitical volatility expected in the next quarter.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
with foresophacy intent
with foresophacy intent
a stroke of foresophacy
a stroke of foresophacy
beyond mere foresophacy
beyond mere foresophacy
Often Confused With
Prophetic implies a supernatural prediction, while foresophacy implies prediction rooted in deep wisdom and logic.
Usage Notes
This word is extremely rare and typically appears in advanced vocabulary assessments or specific academic contexts. It is used to praise someone's intellectual depth regarding the future.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistake the '-acy' ending for a noun; remember that in this specific test context, it functions as an adjective describing a person's quality or an idea.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Fore' (before/ahead) + 'Soph' (wisdom, as in philosophy) + '-acy' (quality). It is the quality of having wisdom before others do.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'fore-' meaning before, and the Greek 'sophos' meaning wise, combined into a modern academic construct.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The CEO's _______ decision to invest in renewable energy in the 1990s made the company a global leader today.
Correct!
The correct answer is: foresophacy
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