Prudence: meaning, definitions and examples

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prudence

 

[ หˆpruหdษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

use of good judgment

Prudence is the ability to make wise decisions based on careful thought and good sense. It involves considering the possible consequences of actions before taking them.

Synonyms

caution, judgment, wisdom

Examples of usage

  • Her prudence in saving money allowed her to buy a house at a young age.
  • Prudence dictated that he wait for more information before making a decision.
Context #2 | Noun

virtue

In ethics, prudence is considered a virtue that involves the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. It is one of the cardinal virtues.

Synonyms

discernment, discretion, sagacity

Examples of usage

  • Prudence dictates that one should think before acting impulsively.
  • The wise leader demonstrated prudence in his decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "prudence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prudรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umsicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehati-hatian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฐั‡ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozwaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…Ž้‡ (ใ—ใ‚“ใกใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prudence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prudencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihtiyat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ค‘ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opatrnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opatrnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐจๆ…Ž (jวnshรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ previdnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varfรฆrni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtiyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prudencia

Etymology

The word 'prudence' originated from the Latin word 'prudentia', meaning foresight or sagacity. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the quality of being cautious and wise in decision-making.

See also: imprudent.

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