PRUDENT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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