English Explanatory Dictionary

forescent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To detect the scent of (something) before it is present.
  2. To detect or become aware of (something) in advance.
noun
  1. A scent that indicates something in advance.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈsɛnt/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌsɛnt/

Word forms

forescent forescents forescenting forescented

Etymology

From fore- + scent.

Synonyms

anticipate foresee
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