prudent
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹuː.dənt/
The English word “prudent” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
- Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.
- Frugal; economical; not extravagant.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English prudent, from Old French prudent, from Latin prūdēns, contracted from prōvidēns (“foresight”) (English providence), the present participle of prōvideō (“to forsee; to provide for”). Unrelated to prude. Doublet of provident. Displaced native Old English glēaw.
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