Prŏv'i-dent, a.

a. [Lat. providens, p. pr. of providere; Fr. provident, Sp. providente, It. providente. See PROVIDE.] Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; forecasting; cautious; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; as, a provident man; a provident animal.

The parsimonious emmet, provident Of future. Milton.

Synonyms—Forecasting; cautious; careful; prudent; frugal; economical.