prudentia — meaning in English

English meaning

• ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
• prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.

Senses

prudentia is used for these senses in English:

• ability (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
• prudence (uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.

ability — full definition

1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
2. noun A particular skill or talent.

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