farseeing en · ADJ
Etymology
Partly from far + seeing; partly from farsee + -ing.
Meanings
- Having good eyesight; eagle-eyed
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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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most farseeing | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more farseeing | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| far-seeing | alternative | lexicographic |