Meanings
comparative more farseeing · superlative most farseeing · alternative far-seeing
- Having good eyesight; eagle-eyed
- Characterized by prudence and foresight
Moreover, in view of the lamentable present indecision of the Government in regard to electrification, the large-scale building of diesel power may prove to have been a farseeing move after all.
1961 February, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 86
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectivecapable of seeing to a great distance
adjectiveplanning prudently for the future
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
Partly from far + seeing; partly from farsee + -ing.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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