Prudential
/pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A matter requiring prudence. archaic, in-plural
"I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them."
Adjective
- 1 Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
"a prudential line of conduct"
- 2 Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
- 3 Advisory; superintending or executive.
"a prudential committee"
Adjective
- 1 arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"There is a strong feeling in favour of cowardly and prudential proverbs."
Etymology
From Latin prudentia + -al.