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prudent

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pru⋅dent

  [prood-nt]
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–adjective
1. wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
2. careful in providing for the future; provident: a prudent decision.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < L prūdent- (s. of prūdēns), contr. of prōvidēns provident

Related forms:
pru⋅dent⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. sensible. 2. economical, thrifty, frugal.
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pru·dent   (prōōd'nt)   
adj.  

  1. Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.

  2. Careful in regard to one's own interests; provident.

  3. Careful about one's conduct; circumspect.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin prūdēns, prūdent-, contraction of prōvidēns, present participle of prōvidēre, to provide for; see provide.]
pru'dent·ly adv.
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Main Entry: pru·dent
Pronunciation: 'prüd-&nt
Function: adjective
: characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence —pru·dent·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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