/ ˈpruːdnt; NAmE / adjective
sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks :
a prudent businessman
a prudent decision / investment
It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead.
OPP imprudent
► pru·dence / -dns; NAmE / noun [ U ] ➡ note at care
► pru·dent·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French , or from Latin prudent- , contraction of provident- foreseeing, attending to, from the verb providere foresee, attend to, from pro- before + videre to see.