forethought Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun planning or plotting in advance of acting
premeditation.
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noun judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
precaution; caution; care.
- he exercised caution in opening the door
- he handled the vase with care
WordNet
Fore"thought` adjective
Definitions
Thought of, or planned, beforehand; aforethought; prepense; hence, deliberate. "Forethought malice." Bacon.
Fore"thought` noun
Definitions
A thinking or planning beforehand; prescience; premeditation; forecast; provident care. A sphere that will demand from him forethought, courage, and wisdom. I. Taylor.
