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pru·den·tial
(pro͞o-dĕn′shəl)adj.
1. Arising from or characterized by prudence.
2. Exercising prudence, good judgment, or common sense.
pru·den′tial·ly adv.
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prudential
(pruːˈdɛnʃəl)adj
1. characterized by or resulting from prudence
2. exercising prudence or sound judgment
pruˈdentially adv
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pru•den•tial
(pruˈdɛn ʃəl)adj.
1. of, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
2. exercising prudence.
3. having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters.
pru•den′tial•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | prudential - arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; "he abstained partly for prudential reasons" prudent - careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight" |
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