Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aforethought

adjective

/əˈfɔrˌθɔt/

Definition

Considered in advance; premeditated or planned beforehand.

Examples

He had an aforethought strategy for winning the game.
The crime was committed with aforethought intent, making it a premeditated act.
Her business plan was not left to chance; it was formulated with aforethought, ensuring every detail was accounted for.

Meaning

The term ‘aforethought’ refers to an idea or action that is deliberate and planned prior to execution. It implies that someone has thought about or considered something before acting on it.