prudential

American  

[proo-den-shuhl] / pruˈdɛn ʃəl /

adjective

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

2. exercising prudence.

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

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prudential British  

/ pruːˈdɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. characterized by or resulting from prudence

2. exercising prudence or sound judgment

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of prudential

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

Example Sentences

There are prudential questions on the best ways to help topple the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

More than ever, we need leaders with strong moral character, personal discipline and the ability to model prudential choices about when and how to use such a powerful technology.

From Salon

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.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• cost-effective
• efficient
• practical
• prudent