foresighted
|fore-sight-ed|
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/fɔːrˈsaɪtɪd/
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/fɔːˈsaɪtɪd/
(foresight)
predictive vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foresighted' originates from the Old English word 'foreseon,' where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'seon' meant 'to see.'
Historical Evolution
'foreseon' transformed into the Middle English word 'foresighten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'foresighted.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to see beforehand,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having foresight or vision.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to predict or the foresight to plan for the future.
Her foresighted approach to investing saved the company from financial ruin.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45