Etymology

prudential

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Today it means: Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation. Full definition →

First used 15th c.Latin prudentia
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  1. Latin · derived fromprudentia
  2. English todayprudential

From Latin prudentia + -al.

Words from the same roots

Latinprudentia all →

prudence

First known use, by meaning

  • from 15th c. Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
  • from 17th c. Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.

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