prudent

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English prudent, from Old French prudent, from Latin prūdēns, contracted from prōvidēns (foresight) (English providence), the past participle of prōvideō (I forsee). Unrelated to prude. Doublet of provident.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹuːdənt/
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  • Rhymes: -uːdənt

Adjective

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prudent (comparative more prudent, superlative most prudent)

  1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
    Synonyms: careful, considerate, discreet; see also Thesaurus:cautious
    • 1864, Jules Verne, chapter 30, in Around the World in 80 Days[1], archived from the original on 12 April 2012:
      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.
    • 1643, John Milton, Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce:
      Moses established a grave and prudent law.
  2. Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:wise
    His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top.
  3. Frugal, economical.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:frugal
    Antonym: extravagant
    Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget.

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Catalan

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin prūdentem.

Adjective

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prudent m or f (masculine and feminine plural prudents)

  1. prudent

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin prūdentem.

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prudent (feminine prudente, masculine plural prudents, feminine plural prudentes)

  1. prudent, careful, cautious
    Antonym: imprudent
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Occitan

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Etymology

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From Latin prūdēns. First attested in the 12th century.[1]

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prudent m (feminine singular prudenta, masculine plural prudents, feminine plural prudentas)

  1. prudent
    Antonym: imprudent

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References

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  1. ^ Diccionari General de la Lenga Occitana, L’Academia occitana – Consistòri del Gai Saber, 2008-2024, page 528.
  • Joan de Cantalausa (2006) Diccionari general occitan a partir dels parlars lengadocians[2], 2 edition, →ISBN, page 789.

Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French prudent.

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Adjective

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prudent m or n (feminine singular prudentă, masculine plural prudenți, feminine and neuter plural prudente)

  1. prudent, careful, cautious
    Synonyms: precaut, atent, îngrijit

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