foresight
|fore-sight|
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/ˈfɔːrˌsaɪt/
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/ˈfɔːsaɪt/
predictive vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foresight' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'foresight,' where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'sight' meant 'vision.'
Historical Evolution
'foresight' changed from the Middle English word 'foresight' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of seeing beforehand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Her foresight in planning for the future saved the company.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35