Forethought

Origin

From Middle English forethouht, forethoght, from Old English *foreþōht ("forethought"), equivalent to - + thought. Compare also forethink.

Full definition of forethought

Noun

1. Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration; premeditation.With a little forethought we'd have planned for this contingency and not been stuck here now.
2. Anticipation.
3. Provident care; prudence.

Derived terms

• forethoughtful

Adjective

1. Thought of, or planned, beforehand.
• Francis BaconForethought malice.