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prudential
CIDE DICTIONARY
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. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
- Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee. [1913 Webster]
prudential, n.
That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl. [1913 Webster]
"Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
prudential, adj. & n.
--adj. of, involving, or marked by prudence (prudential motives).
--n. (in pl.)
1 prudential considerations or matters.
2 US minor administrative or financial matters.
--adj. of, involving, or marked by prudence (prudential motives).
--n. (in pl.)
1 prudential considerations or matters.
2 US minor administrative or financial matters.
Derivative
prudentialism n. prudentialist n. prudentially adv.
Etymology
PRUDENT + -IAL, after evidential etc.
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