Precognition/ˌpriːkɑːɡˈnɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Sense Refers to an extraordinary, psychic ability considered supernatural. In the novel, the character's precognition saved the village. Pro Tip 2/3Popular Culture Often found in sci-fi or fantasy genres in books, movies, and TV shows. The superhero's precognition alerted her to the impending disaster. Pro Tip 3/3Subject of Skepticism Many people are skeptical about the reality of precognition. Despite his claims of precognition, no one believed the old man's predictions.