prudently

[prood-nt]

pru·dent

[prood-nt]
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; Middle English < Latin prūdent- (stem of prūdēns), contraction of prōvidēns provident

pru·dent·ly, adverb
non·pru·dent, adjective
non·pru·dent·ly, adverb
pre·pru·dent, adjective
pre·pru·dent·ly, adverb
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su·per·pru·dent, adjective
un·pru·dent, adjective
un·pru·dent·ly, adverb
COLLAPSE

prudent, prudential.


1. sensible. 2. economical, thrifty, frugal.

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prudent (ˈpruːdənt)
 
adj
1.  discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
2.  practical and careful in providing for the future
3.  exercising good judgment or common sense
 
[C14: from Latin prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of prōvidens acting with foresight; see provident]
 
'prudently
 
adv

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