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provident definition
provi·dent (präv′ə dənt)
adjective
- providing for future needs or events; exercising or characterized by foresight
- prudent or economical
Etymology: ME < L providens, prp. of providere: see provide
Related Forms:
- providently prov′i·dently adverb
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