PRUDENT


Meaning of PRUDENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -d ə nt ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin prudent-, prudens, contraction of provident-, providens — more at provident

Date: 14th century

: characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: as

a. : marked by wisdom or judiciousness

prudent advice

b. : shrewd in the management of practical affairs

prudent investors

c. : marked by circumspection : discreet

d. : provident , frugal

Synonyms: see wise

• pru·dent·ly adverb

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