foresightedness

Variant of foresight

foresight definition

fore·sight (fôr′sīt′)

noun

    1. the act of foreseeing
    2. the power to foresee
  2. a looking forward
  3. thoughtful regard or provision for the future; prudent forethought

Etymology: ME, prob. transl. of L providentia

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