prudential
adj/pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/UK/pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl/US/pɹʉːˈden.ʃəl/
Etymology
From Latin prudentia + -al.
- derived from prudentia + -al
Definitions
Characterised by the use of prudence
Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
- a prudential line of conduct
- Matrimony had always been a matter of prudential calculation.
Of a person
Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
Advisory
Advisory; superintending or executive.
- a prudential committee
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A matter requiring prudence.
- I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA