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prudent

[ prood-nt ]

adjective

  1. wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober.

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  2. careful in providing for the future; provident:

    a prudent decision.

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prudent

/ ˈːəԳ /

adjective

  1. discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
  2. practical and careful in providing for the future
  3. exercising good judgment or common sense
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܻԳٱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Գ· adverb
  • ԴDz··Գ adjective
  • ··Գ adjective
  • ···Գ adjective
  • ܲ··Գ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prudent1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin ūԳ- (stem of ūŧԲ ), contraction of ōŧԲ provident
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prudent1

C14: from Latin ūŧԲ far-sighted, contraction of ōԲ acting with foresight; see provident
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"Ultimately the Fed is going to do what's prudent," he said.

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“Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action.”

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Throw in the looming specter of revenue sharing and the unpredictability of the current transfer market, and you can understand why Riley would subscribe to a more prudent approach to the portal this spring.

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With a Champions League quarter-final against Paris St-Germain crammed in between these games as well, it might be prudent to wait until the double before choosing your Villa assets.

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Moving your money to a credit union could be prudent if you want lower fees, personalized service and a community-oriented experience.

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