Definitions
Careful, sensible, and showing good judgment.
Word origin
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.
Used in a sentence
“It is prudent to consult a physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.”
“Moſes,[…]eſtabliſht a grave and prudent Law,[…].”
“He did not hesitate what to do. It would be prudent to continue on to Omaha, for it would be dangerous to return to the train, which the Indians might still be engaged in pillaging.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Wisely cautious”7 letters
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