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prudent

[ prood-nt ]
/ ˈprud nt /
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adjective

wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
careful in providing for the future; provident: a prudent decision.

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Origin of prudent

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin prūdent- (stem of prūdēns), contraction of prōvidēnsprovident

OTHER WORDS FROM prudent

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH prudent

prudent , prudential

Words nearby prudent

prp., prs., PRT, prude, prudence, prudent, prudential, Prudentius, prudery, Prudhoe Bay, Prud'hon
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Words related to prudent

cautious, reasonable, frugal, shrewd, vigilant, discreet, sane, economical, judicious, careful, advisable, canny, circumspect, discerning, far-sighted, leery, politic, provident, sagacious, sage

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British Dictionary definitions for prudent

prudent
/ (ˈpruːdənt) /

adjective

discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
practical and careful in providing for the future
exercising good judgment or common sense

Derived forms of prudent

prudently, adverb

Word Origin for prudent

C14: from Latin prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of prōvidens acting with foresight; see provident
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