noun that which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence;
usually in the ·pl
2. prudential ·adj exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
3. prudential ·adj proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives.