"presciently" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more presciently [comparative], most presciently [superlative]
Etymology: From prescient + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|prescient|ly}} prescient + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} presciently (comparative more presciently, superlative most presciently)
  1. In a prescient manner.
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