english word · 2026-06-30
Provident
adjective
Meaning
Making or indicative of timely preparation for the future. It describes a person or organization that exercises foresight and thrift in managing resources.
Etymology
From the Latin 'providere', meaning 'to foresee' or 'to provide for', from 'pro-' (forward) and 'videre' (to see).
Examples
"The company's provident approach to capital reserves allowed it to survive the sudden market downturn."
"A provident entrepreneur avoids debt by reinvesting early profits back into the venture."
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