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retrocognition

retrocognition

1 9.9
A claimed power to know past events by psychic means
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛtrəˈkɒɡnɪʃən/
translation icon : retrocognición
  • The concept of retrocognition is often discussed in paranormal circles, where individuals report experiences of recalling events they never witnessed.

Examples

  • Many people are fascinated by the idea of retrocognition, believing it can reveal unknown facts about the past.

  • - Retrocognition, remote vision?

    Red Lights (2012)

  • She claimed that her retrocognition allowed her to see historical events as if they were happening in real time.

Synonyms

retrovision
vsretrocognition
9.9

To see events from long ago

covers gaining knowledge of earlier events via extrasensory means

Surface Forms

retrocognition singular
retrocognitions plural

Morphology

retrocognition = cognition + retro (semi-transparent) = retro + cognition + retro

The components 'retro' (back/past) and 'cognition' (knowledge) yield the literal sense 'knowledge of the past', but the specialized paranormal meaning ('extrasensory knowledge of past events') is a domain-specific extension not directly derivable by all learners.

Etymology

Retrocognition breaks into retro- meaning 'back' and cognition meaning 'knowing'. So it literally means 'knowing the past', which is why the word is used for the claimed ability to learn about past events by paranormal means.