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prévenance

[ prey-vuh-nahns ]

noun

, French.
, plural pré·ve·nances [prey-v, uh, -, nahns]
  1. diligence in anticipating or catering to the pleasures of others.
  2. an instance of this.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of prévenance1

First recorded in 1760–70; literally, “thoughtfulness, consideration,” from prévenir “to anticipate”

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