Portuguese

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Etymology

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From Latin praescientia.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pɾe.siˈẽ.si.ɐ/ [pɾe.sɪˈẽ.sɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /pɾeˈsjẽ.sjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /pɾe.siˈẽ.si.a/ [pɾe.sɪˈẽ.sɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /pɾeˈsjẽ.sja/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): (careful pronunciation) /pɾɨʃˈsjẽ.sjɐ/, /pɾɨˈʃjẽ.sjɐ/

Noun

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presciência f (plural presciências)

  1. foresight (ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future)
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