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BNC: 14272 COCA: 14974

prudence

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prudence /ˈpruːdəns/ noun
prudence
/ˈpruːdəns/
noun
Learner's definition of PRUDENCE
[noncount]
: careful good judgment that allows someone to avoid danger or risks谨慎;慎重;精明
BNC: 14272 COCA: 14974

prudence

noun

pru·​dence ˈprü-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce prudence (audio)
1
: the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
2
: sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs
3
: skill and good judgment in the use of resources
4
: caution or circumspection as to danger or risk

Example Sentences

He always exercises prudence with his finances. advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin prudentia, alteration of providentia — more at providence

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prudence was in the 14th century
BNC: 14272 COCA: 14974

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