prudential

[ proo-den-shuhl ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
2. exercising prudence.
3. having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters.

prudential

/ pruːˈdɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. characterized by or resulting from prudence
2. exercising prudence or sound judgment

Derived Forms

• pruˈdentially, adverb

Other Words From

• pru·dential·ly adverb
• pru·dential·ness pru·den·ti·al·i·ty [proo-den-shee-, al, -i-tee], noun
• nonpru·dential adjective
• nonpru·dential·ly adverb
• unpru·dential adjective
• unpru·dential·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudential¹

1635–45; < Latin prūdenti ( a ) prudence + -al ¹

Example Sentences

“Every jurisdiction and prudential consideration calls for this court to allow the appeal to proceed first in the D.C. Circuit. ‘Haste makes waste’ is an old adage.

From Washington Times

“Every jurisdiction and prudential consideration calls for this Court to allow the appeal to proceed first in the D.C. Circuit. ‘Haste makes waste’ is an old adage.

From Washington Times

Australia's prudential regulator said in September it would review the rules around AT1 bonds, which were impacted by the collapse of Credit Suisse in March, to determine they were still fit for purpose.

From Reuters

Since then, fears that stablecoins could supplant traditional money have subsided, and the Treasury and Congress have broadly agreed that prudential regulators should oversee them.

From Reuters

"There is a need to discuss introducing a 'prudential monetary policy' with higher consideration on financial stability, in addition to price stability," the central bank said.

From Reuters

Related Words

• cost-effective
• efficient
• practical
• prudent