— 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 provident- (s. of providens ), prp. of providere to look out for, PROVIDE ]
Syn. 1. cautious, prudent.
Ant. 1. careless.