About The Word Prudential
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Prudential
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What's The Definition Of Prudential?
[adj] arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; "he abstained partly for prudential reasons"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prudential: prudent Related Terms | Find terms related to Prudential: See Also | Prudential In Webster's Dictionary \Pru*den"tial\, a.
1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by,
prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or
pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or
influences; as, prudential motives. `` A prudential line
of conduct.'' --Sir W. Scott.
2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory;
superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
\Pru*den"tial\, n. That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl. Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. --I. Watts. |
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