provident

provident
providently, adv.providentness, n.
/prov"i deuhnt/, adj.
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.
[1400-50; ME < L provident- (s. of providens), prp. of providere to look out for, PROVIDE]
Syn. 1. cautious, prudent.
Ant. 1. careless.

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