prudential
adjective
- characterized by prudence
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/ / [pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃl̩] / /pɹuˈdɛn.ʃəl/
adj
Etymology: From Latin prudentia + -al.
- Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
“a prudential line of conduct”
“Matrimony had always been a matter of prudential calculation.”
- Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
- Advisory; superintending or executive.
“a prudential committee”
noun
Etymology: From Latin prudentia + -al.
- A matter requiring prudence.
“I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them.”