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