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Etymology
From OF. #French|prudence.
Noun
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- The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.
#:Prudence is principally in reference to actions to be done, and due means, order, seasons, and method of doing or not doing. -Sir M. Hale.
#:Prudence supposes the value of the end to be assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the relation of right means for given ends. -Whewell.
Synonyms
wisdom; forecast; providence; considerateness; judiciousness; discretion; caution; circumspection; judgment
Antonyms
imprudence, recklessness, rashness
Translations
trans-top|The quality or state of being prudent
Finnish: harkitsevuus, varovaisuus
German: Klugheit f
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Etymology
From L.|fr prudentia, contrast from providentia. See prudent, and confer providence.
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prudence
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