prudence
Prudence (noun) means Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks. Example: “Financial prudence meant they saved a portion of every paycheck.”
How to use prudence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood judgment and caution, especially about money or risk.
Word forms
prudences plural
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Financial _____ meant they saved a portion of every paycheck.
Etymology
From Old French prudence, from Latin prudentia, a contraction of providentia, "foresight" — from providere, "to foresee, provide for."
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What does “prudence” mean?
The word “prudence” means careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks. In plain terms, good judgment and caution, especially about money or risk.
How do you pronounce “prudence”?
“Prudence” is pronounced PROODNS (/ˈpɹud(ə)n(t)s/ in IPA).
How do you use “prudence” in a sentence?
Here is “prudence” used in a sentence: “Financial prudence meant they saved a portion of every paycheck.”
What is another word for “prudence”?
Words with a similar meaning to “prudence” include policy and sagacity.
What part of speech is “prudence”?
“Prudence” is a noun.
Where does the word “prudence” come from?
The word “prudence” comes from Latin. From Old French prudence, from Latin prudentia, a contraction of providentia, "foresight" — from providere, "to foresee, provide for.".
Is “prudence” a common word?
“Prudence” is an uncommon word in modern English.