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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pru•den•tial (pro̅o̅ den′shəl),USA pronunciation adj. - of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
- exercising prudence.
- having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters.
- Latin prūdenti(a) prudence + -al1
- 1635–45;
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: prudential /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/ adj - characterized by or resulting from prudence
- exercising prudence or sound judgment
pruˈdentially adv pru•dent /ˈprudənt/USA pronunciation adj. - wise in practical affairs; thinking carefully before acting;
sensible. - careful in providing for the future:prudent saving.
pru•den•tial /pruˈdɛnʃəl/USA pronunciation adj. pru•dent•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pru•dent (pro̅o̅d′nt),USA pronunciation adj. - wise or judicious in practical affairs;
sagacious;
discreet or circumspect;
sober. - careful in providing for the future;
provident:a prudent decision.
- Latin prūdent- (stem of prūdēns), contraction of prōvidēns provident
- Middle English 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sensible.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged economical, thrifty, frugal.
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