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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
EXPANDo·ver·prov·i·dent·ly, adverb
o·ver·prov·i·dent·ness, noun
un·prov·i·dent, adjective
un·prov·i·dent·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. cautious, prudent.
1. cautious, prudent.
Antonyms
1. careless.
1. careless.
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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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