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precog

noun — 2 senses

precog

noun

Etymology Clipping of precognitive. Coined by American author Philip K. Dick in 1954, and popularized in his 1956 short story "The Minority Report".

1

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction A precognitive person.

2

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction Abbreviation, Clipping Clipping of precognition.

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