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· Latin
prudentia
2 English words descend from Latin
prudentia
, most common first.
prudential
Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
prudence
The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.