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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pru•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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