prévenance

[ prey-vuh-nahns ]

noun

, French.

, plural pré·ve·nances [prey-v, uh, -, nahns]

1. diligence in anticipating or catering to the pleasures of others.
2. an instance of this.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prévenance¹

First recorded in 1760–70; literally, “thoughtfulness, consideration,” from prévenir “to anticipate”