/ ˈprɒvɪdənt; NAmE ˈprɑːv-/ adjective
( formal ) careful in planning for the future, especially by saving money
SYN prudent
OPP improvident
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin provident- foreseeing, attending to, from the verb providere foresee, attend to, from pro- before + videre to see.