forethought

Noun
US[fawr-thawt]/ˈfɔrˌθɔt/2 syllables
Synonyms: premeditationcautionprecautioncare

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. planning or plotting in advance of actingSynonyms: premeditationType of planning, preparation
  2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger“he exercised caution in opening the door”“he handled the vase with care”Synonyms: cautionprecautioncareType of judiciousness

Related words premeditate verb

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Fore′thought′ adjective

Thought of, or planned, beforehand; aforethought; prepense; hence, deliberate. “Forethought malice.” Francis, Baron Verulam Bacon

Fore′thought′ noun

A thinking or planning beforehand; prescience; premeditation; forecast; provident care.

A sphere that will demand from him forethought, courage, and wisdom.— Isaac Taylor

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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