ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prudential

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Prudential is an adjective meaning Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.

Meaning

Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.

More Meanings

  1. Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
  2. Advisory; superintending or executive.
  3. (archaic, chiefly in the plural) A matter requiring prudence.

Example Sentences

a prudential committee
a prudential line of conduct
Matrimony had always been a matter of prudential calculation.
I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them.

Word Forms

Synonyms for prudential

Depending on context, synonyms include prudent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prudent, prudence, judicious, well-advised, wise, sensible.

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