prudent

Meanings

• adjective

  Exercising caution and discretion; provident and sensible in practical matters.

  - "The prudent investor avoids high-risk ventures."
  - "A prudent person saves for retirement."
  - "The prudent driver follows traffic rules."

• adjective

  Cautious, sensible, and discreet in one's actions.

  - "The prudent student studies regularly."
  - "The prudent business decision saved the company millions."
  - "A prudent driver never drinks and drives."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹuːdənt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

imprudent

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Synonyms

considerate , provident

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Rhymes

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mundane , plundered , jundamental , fundamental

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Variants

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prudent , prudently

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'prudentia', meaning 'caution, prudence'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prudent' is also used in finance and economics to describe an investment strategy that avoids excessive risk.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'prudent' was a wise and experienced advisor to a monarch or noble.

3. The ancient Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, was often depicted wearing a helmet and carrying a pomegranate, a symbol of prudence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caution: The act of being careful and avoiding unnecessary risks.

2. Discretion: The ability to make good judgments and decisions.

3. Providence: The protective care of a divine being or superior power.

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Quotes

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1. An endless war is not always the most moral or the most "prudent" course of action.

   - Richard A. Posner,{it}New Republic{/it},2 Sept. 2002

2. We missed the Mass for St. Rose of Lima, who, though "prudent", had failed to be martyred and was therefore only second-string.

   - Darryl Pinckney,{it}High Cotton{/it},1992

3. "Prudent" burners take several precautions. Burning one of two bordering fields, they wet the edge of one or the other, usually the one being burned, to prevent the flames from jumping.

   - Alec Wilkinson,{it}Big Sugar{/it},1989

4. Since the inexplicable power of a magnetized needle to "find" the north smacked of black magic …  . For many decades the "prudent" sea captain consulted his compass secretly.

   - Daniel J. Boorstin,{it}The Discoverers{/it},1983

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Culture

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The concept of prudence has been a central theme in various cultures and philosophies. In ancient Greece, the virtue of 'phronesis' (prudence) was highly regarded. In Christianity, prudence is considered one of the seven virtues. In literature, characters who exhibit prudence are often portrayed as wise and successful.

How to Memorize "prudent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making thoughtful decisions and being cautious in their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prudent' with the image of a wise old owl or a careful gardener.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'P-R-U-D-E-N-T': P - Practical, R - Responsible, U - Understanding, D - Discerning, E - Effective, N - Nurturing, T - Thoughtful.

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