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forethought

fo·ret·hought

UK/fɔː(ɹ)ˈθɔːt/ US/ˈfɔˌrθɔt/ uncommon

noun

1.

planning or plotting in advance of acting

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2.

judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

  • “he exercised caution in opening the door”
  • “he handled the vase with care”
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Origin

From Middle English forethouht, forethoght, from Old English *foreþōht (“forethought”); equivalent to fore- + thought. See also forethink.

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