forethought
noun
- a thinking or planning beforehand; premeditation
- prudent thought for the future; foresight
adjective
planned beforehand
See forethought in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(fôrˈthôtˌ, fōrˈ-)
noun- Deliberation, consideration, or planning beforehand.
- Preparation or thought for the future. See Synonyms at prudence.
Related Forms:
- foreˈthoughtˌful adjective
- foreˈthoughtˌful·ly adverb
- foreˈthoughtˌful·ness noun
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