PRUDENT

[pru.dent] adj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L prudent-, prudens, contr. of provident-, providens--more at provident] (14c): characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: as a: marked by wisdom or judiciousness b: shrewd in the management of practical affairs c: marked by circumspection: discreet d: provident, frugal syn see wise -- pru.dent.ly adv