provident Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective providing carefully for the future
    • wild squirrels are provident
    • a provident father plans for his children's education
  2. adjective satellite careful in regard to your own interests
    • the prudent use and development of resources
    • wild squirrels are provident

WordNet

Prov"i*dent adjective
Etymology
L. providens, -entis, p. pr. of providere: cf. F. provident. See Provide, and cf. Prudent.
Definitions
  1. Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; -- sometimes followed by of; as, aprovident man; an animal provident of the future.
    And of our good and of our dignity, How provident he is. Milton.
    Syn. -- Forecasting; cautious; careful; prudent; frugal; economical.

Webster 1913