provident — making or indicative of timely preparation for future needs; showing careful forethought
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making or indicative of timely preparation for future needs; showing careful forethought
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːvɪdənt/
Korean meaning: 미리 준비하는, 선견지명이 있는, 신중한
Korean pronunciation: **프라**비던트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was so provident that she kept emergency chocolate hidden in seven different places around the house.
- The provident squirrel collected so many nuts that it opened its own miniature bank.
- A provident investor diversifies their portfolio to minimize risk.
provident
ADJECTIVE//ˈprɑːvɪdənt//
making or indicative of timely preparation for future needs; showing careful forethought
making or indicative of timely preparation for future needs; showing careful forethought
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From Latin 'provident' (providens), the present participle of 'providere' meaning 'to foresee' or 'to provide for.' The word combines 'pro-' (before/forward) and 'videre' (to see), literally meaning 'to see ahead.'
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“My grandmother was so provident that she kept emergency chocolate hidden in seven different places around the house.”
“The provident squirrel collected so many nuts that it opened its own miniature bank.”
“A provident investor diversifies their portfolio to minimize risk.”
“The company's provident policies helped it survive the economic downturn.”
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