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Definition of provident - 3 dictionary results

prov⋅i⋅dent

  [prov-i-duhnt]
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–adjective
1. having or showing foresight; providing carefully for the future.
2. characterized by or proceeding from foresight: provident care.
3. mindful in making provision (usually fol. by of).
4. economical; frugal; thrifty.
Origin:
1400–50; ME < L prōvident- (s. of prōvidēns), prp. of prōvidēre to look out for, provide

Related forms:
prov⋅i⋅dent⋅ly, adverb
prov⋅i⋅dent⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. cautious, prudent.

Antonyms:
1. careless.
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prov·i·dent   (prŏv'ĭ-dənt, -děnt')   
adj.  

  1. Providing for future needs or events.

  2. Frugal; economical.


[Middle English, from Latin prōvidēns, prōvident-, present participle of prōvidēre, to provide for; see provide.]
prov'i·dent·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

provident 
1429, from L. providentem (nom. providens), prp. of providere "to foresee" (see provide).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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