provident

a. [ L. providens, -entis, p. pr. of providere: cf. F. provident. See Provide, and cf. Prudent. ] Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; -- sometimes followed by of; as, aprovident man; an animal provident of the future. [ 1913 Webster ]

And of our good and of our dignity,
How provident he is. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Forecasting; cautious; careful; prudent; frugal; economical. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. providentiel. ] Effected by, or referable to, divine direction or superintendence; as, the providential contrivance of thing; a providential escape. -- Prov"i*den"tial*ly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a provident manner. [ 1913 Webster ]