forethought
Pronunciation:
/fɔː(ɹ)ˈθɔːt//ˈfɔː(ɹ)θɔːt/verb
Definitions
To plan (something) in advance; think, consider, or contrive beforehand; prognosticate.
To think about beforehand; to anticipate.
noun
Definitions
Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration; premeditation.
Example: With a little forethought we'd have planned for this contingency and not been stuck here now.
Anticipation.
Provident care; prudence.
adjective
Definitions
Thought of, or planned, beforehand.
Synonyms:aforethoughtpremeditated