prudently

Meanings

• adverb

  Exercising caution and discretion; acting sensibly and providently.

• adjective

  Having or showing a careful and sensible approach to the use of resources or the dealing with risk.

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Antonyms

imprudently

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prudently
rudely , fruitedly , studiedly

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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, foresight, discernment'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prudent' is derived from the Latin word 'prudentia', which means 'caution, foresight, discernment'.

2. The term 'prudential' is derived from the word 'prudent'. It refers to matters of practical concern, especially financial matters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caution: The practice of being careful and avoiding risk.

2. Foresight: The ability to anticipate future events and plan accordingly.

3. Discretion: The ability to make careful and sensible decisions.

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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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In literature, 'prudently' is often used to describe characters who make thoughtful and careful decisions. In art, it can represent the idea of being cautious and deliberate in one's actions. In music, it can be used to describe a musical composition that is carefully planned and executed.

How to Memorize "prudently"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'prudent' starts with the letter 'p', which stands for 'practical' and 'precaution'.

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