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prudent |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prudent \Pru"dent\, a. [L. prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: cf F. prudent. See {Provident}.] 1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends circumspect in action or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to {rash}; as a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as prudent behavior. Moses established a grave and prudent law. --Milton. 2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money. Syn: Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: prudent adj 1: careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight" [ant: {imprudent}] 2: showing wise self-restraint in speech and behavior especially in preserving prudent silence; "maintained a prudent silence"
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