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prudential

/pr/u/'d/E/n/S//@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, <i>prudential</i> motives.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the <i>pl.</i>

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters

    adj.all

    Examples
    He abstained partly for prudential reasons.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

prozacpruceprudeprudenceprudencyprudentprudentialistprudentialityprudentiallyprudentlypruderyprudhoe bay

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