Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
prov·i·dent
\\-dənt, -ˌdent\\ adjective ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin provident-, providens, from present participle of providēre
DATE 15th century
1. making provision for the future : prudent
2. frugal
, saving
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prov·i·dent·ly adverb provident
early 15c., from L. providentem (nom. providens), prp. of providere "to foresee" (see provide).
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
providentprovi·dent /
5prCvidEnt;
NAmE 5prB:v- /
adjective (
formal)careful in planning for the future, especially by saving money
精打细算的；未雨绸缪的
SYN prudent
OPP improvident
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
prov·i·dent
\-nt\
adjectiveEtymology: Middle English, from Latin
provident-, providens, present participle of
providēre to foresee, provide, provide for — more at
provide
1. : taking thought of the end in view
: making provision for the future
: prudent in anticipating conditions or needs
: thrifty
< wild squirrels are provident >
< the provident and subtle statesman — John Buchan >2. : prudent in the use of resources
: frugal
,
saving
< can say with certainty that he is both provident and generous — Eric Linklater >