providens
61prudent — [pro͞o′dənt] adj. [OFr < L prudens, for providens: see PROVIDENT] 1. capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, esp. as concerns one s own interests 2. cautious or discreet in conduct; circumspect; not rash 3. managing… …
62prudent — adj. 1 (of a person or conduct) careful to avoid undesired consequences; circumspect. 2 discreet. Derivatives: prudence n. prudently adv. Etymology: ME f. OF prudent or L prudens = providens PROVIDENT …
63prov´i|dent|ly — prov|i|dent «PROV uh duhnt», adjective. 1. having or showing foresight; careful in providing for the future: »Provident men save money for their families. He had been provident enough to take with him some of his best working tools (Cardinal… …
64prov|i|dent — «PROV uh duhnt», adjective. 1. having or showing foresight; careful in providing for the future: »Provident men save money for their families. He had been provident enough to take with him some of his best working tools (Cardinal Newman).… …
65pru´dent|ly — pru|dent «PROO duhnt», adjective. 1. planning carefully ahead of time; sensible; discreet: »A prudent man saves part of his wages. SYNONYM(S): judicious, wise, cautious. 2. characterized by good judgment or good management: »a prudent policy. I… …
66pru|dent — «PROO duhnt», adjective. 1. planning carefully ahead of time; sensible; discreet: »A prudent man saves part of his wages. SYNONYM(S): judicious, wise, cautious. 2. characterized by good judgment or good management: »a prudent policy. I thought it …
