Prov″i‐dent (?), a. [L. providens, -entis, p. pr. of providere: cf. F. provident. See Provide, and cf. Prudent.] Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; — sometimes followed by of; as, aprovident man; an animal provident of the future.
And of our good and of our dignity,
How provident he is. Milton.
Syn. — Forecasting; cautious; careful; prudent; frugal; economical.