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Definition of prudently

prudently

/ˈpruːdəntli/
pru · dent · ly
Adjective:prudent
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows care, good judgment, and thought for the future; wisely and cautiously.

Example

"The committee decided to invest the endowment funds prudently to ensure long-term stability."

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prudence
prudent
prudential
prudently
prudery
prudish
prudishly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'prudent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Prudent' comes via Old French from Latin 'prudens' (contracted from 'providens'), meaning 'foreseeing' or 'acting with foresight'.

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