provident
[ prov-i-duhnt ]
/ ˈprɒv ɪ dənt /
adjective
Origin of provident
1400–50; Middle English < Latin
prōvident- (stem of
prōvidēns), present participle of
prōvidēre to look out for,
provide
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British Dictionary definitions for provident
provident
/ (ˈprɒvɪdənt) /
adjective
providing for future needs
exercising foresight in the management of one's affairs or resources
characterized by or proceeding from foresight
Derived forms of provident
providently, adverbWord Origin for provident
C15: from Latin
prōvidens foreseeing, from
prōvidēre to
provide