prudential

pru·den·tial

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proo-den-shuh l]
- /pruˈdɛn ʃəl/
- /pruːˈden.ʃəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proo-den-shuh l]
- /pruˈdɛn ʃəl/

Definitions of prudential word

adjective prudential of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence. 1
adjective prudential exercising prudence. 1
adjective prudential having discretionary or advisory authority, as in business matters. 1
adjective prudential characterized by or resulting from prudence 0
adjective prudential exercising prudence or sound judgment 0
adjective prudential exercising prudence, or sound judgment 0

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Origin of prudential

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Latin prūdenti(a) prudence + -al1

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Parts of speech for Prudential

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prudential

prudential popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for prudential

adj prudential

curmudgeonly — If you describe someone as curmudgeonly, you do not like them because they are mean or bad-tempered.
economical — avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty: an economical meal; an economical use of interior space.

adjective prudential

niggardly — reluctant to give or spend; stingy; miserly.

All 3 Synonyms of prudential