-nt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin provident-, providens, present participle of providēre to foresee, provide, provide for — more at provide
1. : taking thought of the end in view : making provision for the future : prudent in anticipating conditions or needs : thrifty
wild squirrels are provident
the provident and subtle statesman — John Buchan
2. : prudent in the use of resources : frugal , saving
can say with certainty that he is both provident and generous — Eric Linklater