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Definition of prudence

prudence

/ˈpruː.dəns/
pru · dence
Adverb:prudently
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1

The quality or state of being cautious, sensible, and exercising good judgment, especially in the management of practical affairs and planning for the future.

Example

"The committee exercised great prudence when reviewing the long-term environmental impact of the proposed construction project."

2

Careful and thrifty management of financial resources; economy or frugality.

Example

"Years of fiscal prudence allowed the university to weather the economic downturn without cutting academic programs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Latin 'prudentia', a contraction of 'providentia' meaning 'foresight' or 'sagacity', derived from 'providere' ('to foresee' or 'attend to').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prudence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prudence
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