a. Improvident. [ Obs. ] “Who for thyself art so unprovident.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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;
And of our good and of our dignity,
How provident he is. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. providentiel. ] Effected by, or referable to, divine direction or superintendence;
adv. In a provident manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being provident; carefulness; prudence; economy. [ 1913 Webster ]
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;
And of our good and of our dignity,
How provident he is. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. providentiel. ] Effected by, or referable to, divine direction or superintendence;
adv. In a provident manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being provident; carefulness; prudence; economy. [ 1913 Webster ]