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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024prov•i•dent /ˈprɑvɪdənt/USA pronunciation adj. - having or showing careful thought for the future, as by saving.
prov•i•dent•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024prov•i•dent (prov′i dənt),USA pronunciation adj. - having or showing foresight;
providing carefully for the future. - characterized by or proceeding from foresight:provident care.
- mindful in making provision (usually fol. by of ).
- economical;
frugal;
thrifty.
- Latin prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns), present participle of prōvidēre to look out for, provide
- Middle English 1400–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cautious, prudent.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged careless.
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