prudential

[ proo-den-shuh l ]
/ pruˈdɛn ʃəl /
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adjective

of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
exercising prudence.
having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters.

Origin of prudential

1635–45; < Latin prūdenti(a) prudence + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM prudential

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH prudential

prudent prudential

Words nearby prudential

prt, prud'hon, prude, prudence, prudent, prudential, prudentius, prudery, prudhoe bay, prudish, pruinose

Words related to prudential

efficient, cost-effective, prudent, practical, sparing, saving, penny-pinching, spare, close, mean, avaricious, canny, chary, circumspect, closefisted, frugal, meager, methodical, miserly, parsimonious

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British Dictionary definitions for prudential

prudential
/ (pruːˈdɛnʃəl) /

adjective

characterized by or resulting from prudence
exercising prudence or sound judgment

Derived forms of prudential

prudentially, adverb