noun
forethought
Forethought (noun) means thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
noun
1
Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
2
Anticipation.
3
Provident care; prudence.
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Etymology
From Middle English forethouht, forethoght, from Old English *foreþōht (“forethought”); equivalent to fore- + thought. See also forethink.
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What is the meaning of forethought?
"forethought" (noun) means thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
What are the different meanings of forethought?
"forethought" has 3 main meanings: 1. Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration; 2. Anticipation; 3. Provident care; prudence.