Foresightful

/ˈfɔrˌsaɪtfəl/ adjective

Definition

Full of foresight; characterized by the ability to anticipate and prepare for future events wisely.

Etymology

Foresight + -ful (full of). An alternative adjective formation using -ful instead of -ed, creating a slightly different semantic emphasis on abundance rather than possession of a quality.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'foresighted' and 'foresightful' shows English's competitive suffix system—both -ed and -ful attach to nouns to create adjectives, but they subtly differ: -ed means 'having' (a person foresighted) while -ful means 'full of' (an action foresightful), yet most speakers treat them as synonyms.

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