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Meaning of 'prudential' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Prudential [ a.]
- Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives.
- Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
2 . Prudential [ n.]
- That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl.

Meaning of 'prudential' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . prudential [ s]
Meaning (1):
- arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
Example in sentence:
  • he abstained partly for prudential reasons

Nearby Words:

pruce prude prudence prudency prudent prudentialist prudentiality prudentially prudently pruderies

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