longheaded

adjective

long·​head·​ed ˈlȯŋ-ˌhe-dəd How to pronounce longheaded (audio)
1
: having unusual foresight
2
longheadedness noun

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of longheaded was in 1658

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Cite this Entry

“Longheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longheaded. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

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