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Synonyms
pru·dent (prōōd́nt)

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin prūdēns, prūdent-, contraction of prōvidēns present participle of prōvidēre, to provide for; see provide.]

adjective 

  1. Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.
  2. Careful in regard to one's own interests; provident.
  3. Careful about one's conduct; circumspect.

derivatives

prúdent·ly
adverb