prudential

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Pronunciation
/pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/ (UK)
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/pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/ (UK) · [pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃl̩] (UK) · /pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl/ (US) · [pɹuˈdɛn.ʃl̩] (US) · /pɹʉːˈden.ʃəl/ · [pɹʉːˈden.ʃl̩]

Definition of prudential

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
    “a prudential line of conduct”
    “Matrimony had always been a matter of prudential calculation.”
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adj

  1. Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
    “a prudential line of conduct”
    “Matrimony had always been a matter of prudential calculation.”
  2. Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
  3. Advisory; superintending or executive.
    “a prudential committee”

noun

  1. (archaic, in-plural)A matter requiring prudence.
    “I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them.”

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Etymology

From Latin prudentia + -al.

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