a. [ L. praesciens, -entis, p. pr. of praescire to foreknow; prae before + scire to know: cf. F. prescient. See Science. ] Having knowledge of coming events; foreseeing; conscious beforehand. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
Henry . . . had shown himself sensible, and almost prescient, of this event. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With prescience or foresight. [ 1913 Webster ]