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De - Pt| English Dictionary: 'prudent | by the DICT Development Group |
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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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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. | |
