provident
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ɪ Origin:
1400–50; Middle English < Latin prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns), present participle of prōvidēre to look out for, provide
1400–50; Middle English < Latin prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns), present participle of prōvidēre to look out for, provide
Related forms
prov·i·dent·ly, adverb
prov·i·dent·ness, noun
non·prov·i·dent, adjective
non·prov·i·dent·ly, adverb
o·ver·prov·i·dent, adjective
o·ver·prov·i·dent·ly, adverb
o·ver·prov·i·dent·ness, noun
un·prov·i·dent, adjective
un·prov·i·dent·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. cautious, prudent.
1. cautious, prudent.
Antonyms
1. careless.
1. careless.
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provident (ˈprɒvɪdənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | providing for future needs |
| 2. | exercising foresight in the management of one's affairs or resources |
| 3. | characterized by or proceeding from foresight |
| [C15: from Latin prōvidens foreseeing, from prōvidēre to | |
| 'providently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
provident
early 15c., from L. providentem (nom. providens), prp. of providere "to foresee" (see provide).
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Example sentences
All he's saying is that it would be provident to get the human race out onto other planets as a bit of an insurance policy.
Provident offered no explanation of the facts that takes into account all of the evidence.
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