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Where does “improvident” come from?

Improvident derives from Latin improvidens, meaning not foreseeing or lacking foresight, composed of the prefix im- and providens, the present participle of providere.

improvident (English): failing to provide for the future; reckless;...

Definitions

  1. failing to provide for the future; reckless;...

Ancestry of “improvident”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinimprovidens—

Words derived from “improvident”

  • improvidently
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