prudent
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[edit] Etymology
From Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin prudens contracted from providens, the past participle of providere 'to forsee'.
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- IPA: /ˈpɹuːdənt/, SAMPA: /"pru:d@nt/
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[edit] Adjective
prudent (comparative more prudent, superlative most prudent)
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- Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;
- Moses established a grave and prudent law. --Milton.
- Practically wise, judicious, shrewd
- His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top
- Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
- Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget
[edit] Synonyms
- cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal; sagacious; sensible; careful;wise, reasonable.
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sagacious in adapting means to ends
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Practically wise, judicious, shrewd
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frugal; economical; not extravagant
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[edit] Anagrams
- Anagrams of denprtu
- uptrend
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[edit] Adjective
prudent m. (f. prudente, m. plural prudents, f. plural prudentes)
