prudential

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
  2. Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
  3. Advisory; superintending or executive.
noun
  1. A matter requiring prudence.

Pronunciation

/pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/ [pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃl̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prudential.wav /pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl/ [pɹuˈdɛn.ʃl̩] /pɹʉːˈden.ʃəl/ [pɹʉːˈden.ʃl̩]

Word forms

prudential more prudential most prudential prudentials

Etymology

From Latin prudentia + -al.

Translations

Spanish: prudencial
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