Forethought

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Forethought

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FOR-thawt  /ˈfɔːθɔːt/

Definition

Careful thought or planning done in advance of an action; deliberate consideration of future consequences before acting.

Plain meaning

Forethought is thinking ahead before you act — planning carefully for what is coming rather than reacting to it after it arrives.

Register

Formal to neutral. Standard in professional, ethical, and instructional contexts. Slightly more formal than planning or preparation.