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The struggle is always worthwhile, if the end be worthwhile and the means honorable; foreknowledge of defeat is not sufficient reason to withdraw from the contest.
Steven Brust

Meaning of "foreknowledge" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOREKNOWLEDGE

foreknowledge  [fɔːˈnɒlɪdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOREKNOWLEDGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Foreknowledge is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOREKNOWLEDGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of foreknowledge in the English dictionary

The definition of foreknowledge in the dictionary is knowledge of something before it occurs.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FOREKNOWLEDGE


acknowledge
əkˈnɒlɪdʒ
assemblage
əˈsɛmblɪdʒ
cartilage
ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ
college
ˈkɒlɪdʒ
Coolidge
ˈkuːlɪdʒ
disacknowledge
ˌdɪsəkˈnɒlɪdʒ
haulage
ˈhɔːlɪdʒ
knowledge
ˈnɒlɪdʒ
milage
ˈmaɪlɪdʒ
mileage
ˈmaɪlɪdʒ
misknowledge
ˌmɪsˈnɒlɪdʒ
pillage
ˈpɪlɪdʒ
postcollege
ˌpəʊstˈkɒlɪdʒ
precollege
priːˈkɒlɪdʒ
privilege
ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ
silage
ˈsaɪlɪdʒ
spillage
ˈspɪlɪdʒ
tillage
ˈtɪlɪdʒ
village
ˈvɪlɪdʒ
volage
ˈvɒlɪdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOREKNOWLEDGE

foreignly
foreignness
forejudge
forejudgement
forejudgment
foreking
foreknew
foreknow
foreknowable
foreknowingly
foreknown
forel
forelady
foreland
foreleg
forelie
forelift
forelimb
forelock
foreman

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOREKNOWLEDGE

alledge
book knowledge
carnal knowledge
come to one´s knowledge
common knowledge
dogsledge
edge
fledge
frankpledge
general knowledge
gledge
kentledge
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pledge
reading knowledge
repledge
self-knowledge
sign the pledge
sledge
to my knowledge
window ledge

Synonyms and antonyms of foreknowledge in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FOREKNOWLEDGE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «foreknowledge» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of foreknowledge

Translation of «foreknowledge» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOREKNOWLEDGE

Find out the translation of foreknowledge to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of foreknowledge from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «foreknowledge» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

预知
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

presciencia
570 millions of speakers

English

foreknowledge
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पूर्वज्ञान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المعرفة المسبقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

предвидение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

presciência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দূরদর্শন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

connaissance anticipée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengetahuan sebelumnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorwissen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

予知
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

예지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Foreknowledge
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tiên tri
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முன்னறிவின்படி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भविष्यवाणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

önbilgi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

preconoscenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

foreknowledge
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

передбачення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

preștiința
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρόγνωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voorkennis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förhandskännedom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forkunnskap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of foreknowledge

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOREKNOWLEDGE»

The term «foreknowledge» is normally little used and occupies the 112.738 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOREKNOWLEDGE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «foreknowledge» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «foreknowledge» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about foreknowledge

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2 QUOTES WITH «FOREKNOWLEDGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word foreknowledge.
1
Raymond Aron
Foreknowledge of the future makes it possible to manipulate both enemies and supporters.
2
Steven Brust
The struggle is always worthwhile, if the end be worthwhile and the means honorable; foreknowledge of defeat is not sufficient reason to withdraw from the contest.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOREKNOWLEDGE»

Discover the use of foreknowledge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to foreknowledge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
On Divine Foreknowledge: Part IV of the Concordia
Luis de Molina was a leading figure in the remarkable sixteenth-century revival of Scholasticism on the Iberian peninsula. Molina is best known for his innovative theory of middle knowledge.
Luis de Molina, Alfred J. Freddoso, 2004
2
Divine Foreknowledge and Human Freedom: The Coherence of ...
The present work serves both as a useful survey of the extensive literature on theological fatalism and related fields and as a stimulating assessment of the possibility of divine foreknowledge of future free acts.
William Lane Craig, 1991
3
Divine Foreknowledge and Moral Responsibility
Divine Foreknowledge and Moral Responsibility is Richard Corrigan's insightful and accomplished exploration of whether the capacities essential to moral responsibility are compatible with perfect divine foreknowledge.
Richard H. Corrigan, 2007
4
Divine Foreknowledge: Four Views
Join Paul Helm, David Hunt, William Lane Craig and Gregory A. Boyd as they share four distinct views on the openness of God. Edited by James K. Beilby & Paul R. Eddy.
James K. Beilby, Paul R. Eddy, Gregory A. Boyd, 2001
5
The Science of Foreknowledge
Sepharial.."the prince of English astrologers." - The Referee."the foremost living astrologer." - Evening NewsIn The Science of Foreknowledge, Sepharial offers a variety of topics related to astrological research, philosophy, and practice.
Sepharial, 2006
6
Predestination, God's Foreknowledge, and Future Contingents
Translated by Marilyn McCord Adams and Norman Kretzmann
William (of Ockham), Marilyn McCord Adams, Norman Kretzmann, 1983
7
Weather Foreknowledge. Theoretical and practical ...
WHEN an inquiry is instituted into the causes which obstruct the acquisition of Weather Foreknowledge, it soon becomes apparent that it is the vast number of the problems and their intricate complication which render the weather question so ...
8
Divine foreknowledge and necessity: an Ockhamist response to ...
One of the most mind-boggling topics in philosophical theology is the relationship between divine foreknowledge and human freedom.
In-Kyu Song, 2002
9
Still Sovereign: Contemporary Perspectives on Election, ...
" The fourteen chapters of Still Sovereign (originally part of the two-volume, The Grace of God, the Bondage of the Will) are divided into three parts.
Thomas R. Schreiner, Bruce A. Ware, 2000
10
Knowledge, Foreknowledge, and the Gospel
But as Doug Wilson points out, if we want to worship an ignorant God, then we will become an ignorant people. This essay works through key biblical texts which demonstrate God's all-seeing, all-knowing nature.
Douglas Wilson, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOREKNOWLEDGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term foreknowledge is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews / Are We Worrying …
For instance, I watched the early series of 24 slightly out of order, and thus went through the very first armed with the foreknowledge that a ... «Doctor Who UK Webzine, Jul 15»
2
VXX: Investing (Short) In Volatility - NASDAQ.com
In the regression above, the change in VIX was calculated concurrent with monthly VXX return - that is, perfect foreknowledge of the change in ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
3
Republican Presidential hopefuls address 45th Annual Nat'l Right to …
Our founders had the foreknowledge to protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in that order. Without life, there is no liberty. Without life ... «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»
4
VXX: Investing (Short) In Volatility
In the regression above, the change in VIX was calculated concurrent with monthly VXX return - that is, perfect foreknowledge of the change in ... «Seeking Alpha, Jul 15»
5
Jackson Lanzing and Kyle Kelly Talk The Maze Runner: The Scorch …
For many of these characters - yes, a fan with foreknowledge can predict their destiny. Knowing someone will die however doesn't mean you ... «Comicbook.com, Jul 15»
6
An extensive untangling of the terribly convoluted Terminator …
This second John Connor, the one who was fathered by Reese, grows up with foreknowledge of Judgment Day and his parentage, ensuring ... «Geek, Jul 15»
7
FILM REVIEW: Amy > insideSTL.com - St. Louis Sports, Music …
Even without viewers' foreknowledge of Winehouse's death, this film makes her death seem essentially inevitable. Amy's greatest achievement ... «InsideSTL, Jul 15»
8
Friday Focus| Islam's Foundation Stone - Greater Kashmir
The Prophet, under the foreknowledge granted to him by Allah predicted the rise of this fitnah. Here are two relevant ahadith: “Said the Prophet ... «GreaterKashmir.com, Jul 15»
9
Explained: Why politician pension payoffs matter
Therefore, the senators were acting in their capacity as legislators with the possible foreknowledge they would would receive appointments. «Watchdog.org, Jul 15»
10
The Clerks present Cry God For Harry: Music from the Court of …
... to such exploration as it's rather dense and the lyrics need some unpicking, and the listener's appreciation is helped by some foreknowledge. «The Press, York, Jul 15»

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