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fore⋅thought

[fawr-thawt, fohr-]
–noun
1. thoughtful provision beforehand; provident care; prudence.
2. a thinking of something beforehand; previous consideration; anticipation.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME forthoght. See fore-, thought 1


1. See prudence.
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fore·thought   (fôr'thôt', fōr'-)   
n.  
  1. Deliberation, consideration, or planning beforehand.

  2. Preparation or thought for the future. See Synonyms at prudence.

fore'thought'ful adj., fore'thought'ful·ly adv., fore'thought'ful·ness n.
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