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Provident: meaning, definitions and examples

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provident

 

[ หˆprษ’vษชdษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial planning

The term 'provident' refers to the quality of being prepared for future eventualities, particularly in terms of finance. It often involves exercising foresight and prudence in the management of resources, ensuring that one has what they need for future needs or emergencies.

Synonyms

careful, foresighted, prudent, sparing

Examples of usage

  • She is very provident when it comes to saving for retirement.
  • His provident nature helped him navigate the economic downturn.
  • Being provident means planning ahead for unexpected expenses.
Context #2 | Adjective

general preparation

Provident can also describe someone who is wise or shrewd in not just financial matters, but also in life decisions. A provident person typically makes well-thought-out choices that benefit them in the long run.

Synonyms

practical, sensible, wise

Examples of usage

  • They took a provident approach in choosing their college courses.
  • Her provident decisions in life helped her avoid many pitfalls.
  • Being provident is important for long-term success.

Translations

Translations of the word "provident" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น providente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorausschauend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฐั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przezorny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ˆ่ฆ‹ใฎๆ˜Žใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉvenant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ previsor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tedbirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ค‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edvรญdavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predvรญdavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ฟœ่ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ previden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrirhygginn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹ะฝ ะฐะปะฐ ะพะนะปะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ  แƒ›แƒแƒแƒ–แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzษ™l dรผลŸรผnษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ previsor

Etymology

The word 'provident' comes from the Latin root 'providens', the present participle of 'providere', which means 'to see ahead' or 'to provide'. The prefix 'pro-' translates to 'before' and 'videre' means 'to see'. The original meaning referred to having foresight and being prepared for future necessities. The word entered the English language in the early 16th century, maintaining its core essence of foresight and preparation. Over the years, 'provident' has been used in various contexts, particularly in relation to financial prudence and wise decision-making. It suggests a proactive approach to future needs, resonating with the value of planning and resource management that remains relevant in contemporary life.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,678, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.