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Word: Prudent
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- ‘foreseeing, attending to’ (see provident)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpruːd(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Short Definition:acting with or showing care and thought for future
Examples:- no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose
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