cayce: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely LowInformal / Niche / Historical
Quick answer
What does “cayce” mean?
A specific, uncommon surname, most famously associated with the American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A specific, uncommon surname, most famously associated with the American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce.
In modern informal or niche contexts, may be used to refer to someone possessing or claiming psychic or intuitive abilities, following the archetype of Edgar Cayce.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage. The referent (Edgar Cayce) is American, so the name is slightly more recognized in US contexts.
Connotations
Connotes alternative spirituality, mysticism, psychic phenomena, or the 'New Age' movement, primarily due to Edgar Cayce.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both dialects. Slightly higher frequency in American English due to the American origin of Edgar Cayce.
Grammar
How to Use “cayce” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun]the [Adj] CayceVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “cayce” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- His predictions had a distinctly Cayce-like quality.
American English
- She offered a Cayce-esque reading of the events.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Rare, only in historical or religious studies contexts discussing 20th-century American mysticism.
Everyday
Virtually never used in general conversation.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “cayce”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “cayce”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “cayce”
- Misspelling as 'Casey' (a different, more common name).
- Using it as a common noun without proper contextual framing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is primarily a proper surname (last name). Any use as a common noun is a niche, metaphorical extension.
It is pronounced exactly like the common word 'case' - /ˈkeɪs/.
No, as it is a proper noun (name), it is not allowed in standard Scrabble dictionaries.
It is of Scottish origin, a variant of the surname 'Case' or 'Kaye'. Its fame in English is entirely due to the 20th-century figure Edgar Cayce.
A specific, uncommon surname, most famously associated with the American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce.
Cayce is usually informal / niche / historical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Case' of psychic visions. Cay-ce = 'See a case' of the future.
Conceptual Metaphor
KNOWING IS SEEING (The psychic as a 'seer').
Practice
Quiz
In modern metaphorical use, what might 'a Cayce' refer to?