Forethinking

/fɔrˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or practice of thinking about future events beforehand; planning or anticipation.

Etymology

From forethink + -ing. The -ing suffix converts the verb into a noun describing the activity of thinking ahead.

Kelly Says

Forethinking is actually what separates survival from thriving—animals react to what happens, but humans can forethink to build shelter before winter or save money for hard times.

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