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prudent
[ prood-nt ]
/ Ëprud nt /
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adjective
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Origin of prudent
First recorded in 1350â1400; Middle English, from Latin prĆ«dent- (stem of prĆ«dÄns ), contraction of prĆvidÄns provident
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British Dictionary definitions for prudent
prudent
/ (ËpruËdÉnt) /
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, adverbWord Origin for prudent
C14: from Latin prĆ«dÄns far-sighted, contraction of prĆvidens acting with foresight; see provident
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