prudential

[proo-den-shuhl]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.

2. exercising prudence.

3. having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters.

prudential

/ pruːˈdɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. characterized by or resulting from prudence

2. exercising prudence or sound judgment

Other Word Forms

• prudentially adverb
• prudentialness noun
• prudentiality noun
• nonprudential adjective
• nonprudentially adverb
• unprudential adjective
• unprudentially adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudential¹

1635–45; < Latin prūdenti ( a ) prudence + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Every four years the people as a whole make a solemn national decision as to the person whom they trust to make these prudential judgments.”

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Instead, the ministry promised to implement the new export controls in a “prudential and moderate manner”—a tacit admission that Beijing has overplayed its hand.

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OSFI, an independent government agency responsible for prudential regulation and the supervision of the country’s banks, said financial markets have to date adjusted to the new operating environment.

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SYDNEY—The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has established a new committee for the conduct of financial policy, giving it power over issues around financial stability and prudential issues for banks.

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“Every jurisdiction and prudential consideration calls for this court to allow the appeal to proceed first in the D.C. Circuit. ‘Haste makes waste’ is an old adage.

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Related Words

• cost-effective 
• efficient 
• practical 
• prudent