Prudential

//pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 1
    Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.

    "a prudential line of conduct"

  2. 2
    Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
  3. 3
    Advisory; superintending or executive.

    "a prudential committee"

Adjective
  1. 1
    arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters wordnet

Synonyms

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cannycarefulcharycheeseparingcircumspectconsiderate

Example

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"There is a strong feeling in favour of cowardly and prudential proverbs."

Etymology

From Latin prudentia + -al.

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