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Definition of prudential - 2 dictionary results

pru⋅den⋅tial

[proo-den-shuhl]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
2. exercising prudence.
3. having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters.

Origin:
1635–45; < L prūdenti(a) prudence + -al 1


pru⋅den⋅tial⋅ly, adverb
pru⋅den⋅tial⋅ness, pru⋅den⋅ti⋅al⋅i⋅ty [proo-den-shee-al-i-tee] , noun
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pru·den·tial   (prōō-děn'shəl)   
adj.  
  1. Arising from or characterized by prudence.

  2. Exercising prudence, good judgment, or common sense.

pru·den'tial·ly adv.
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