provident

Meanings

• adjective

  Provident means acting with prudence and foresight, especially in providing for the future.

  - "The provident farmer stored enough grain for the winter."
  - "Provident planning for retirement is essential."
  - "The provident investor diversified his portfolio."

• adjective

  Provident is an adjective that describes someone who is careful and prudent, especially in managing resources or planning for the future.

  - "The provident manager allocated funds wisely."
  - "The provident employee saved a portion of his salary each month."
  - "The provident student studied regularly for exams."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cautious , foresightful , prudent , economical , frugal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with provident
providence , residence , dependence , independence

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Variants

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provident , providently

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Forms

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providently, providentness

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Etymology

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The word 'provident' comes from the Latin word 'providentia,' which means 'foresight' or 'providence.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'provident' is often used in the context of insurance and retirement planning.

2. The term 'provident fund' is commonly used in India to refer to a type of employee welfare fund.

3. The Latin word 'providentia' was also used in medieval Europe to refer to the concept of God's protection and care for his people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foresight: The ability to see and plan for future events and needs.

2. Prudence: The quality of being careful and sensible in making decisions and taking actions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'provident' is often used to describe characters who are careful and prudent, such as the protagonist in Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter,' who plans carefully to conceal his sin.

How to Memorize "provident"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'provident' comes from the Latin word 'providentia,' which means 'foresight' or 'providence.'

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