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forethought

fore·thought

forethought

 
pronunciation:
for thawt
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: a thinking about beforehand, esp. in order to make provision for an eventuality; anticipation; calculation.
The plan required a great deal of forethought to avoid any mistake.
antonyms:
impetuosity, rashness
similar words:
calculation, prudence
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