Prudentially: meaning, definitions and examples

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prudentially

 

[ pruหˆdษ›nสƒษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

financial decisions

Prudentially means acting with foresight, using good judgment, and making careful decisions, particularly in financial matters. It refers to the quality of being cautious and wise in planning for the future. This term is often applied in contexts involving risk management and financial planning. The adverb suggests actions taken with an understanding of potential consequences and a consideration for safety.

Synonyms

carefully, cautiously, judiciously, wisely.

Examples of usage

  • Investors must act prudentially during market downturns.
  • The company prudentially managed its resources.
  • She prudentially decided to save more for retirement.

Translations

Translations of the word "prudentially" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prudencialmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจเฅ€เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorsorglich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ะตะถะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostroลผnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…Ž้‡ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prudemment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prudentemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihtiyatlฤฑca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ค‘ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opatrnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opatrne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐจๆ…Žๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ previdno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varkรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ—แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™dbirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prudentemente

Etymology

The word 'prudentially' is derived from the adjective 'prudent,' which comes from the Latin root 'providens,' meaning 'foreseeing.' The Latin term is made up of 'pro-', meaning 'forward,' and 'videns,' meaning 'seeing.' This root captures the essence of prudence as it relates to forecasting and careful planning. The transition from 'prudent' to 'prudential' and then to 'prudentially' showcases the evolution of the word's application from a simple description of careful behavior to an adverbial form that signifies a wise and cautious approach to actions and decisions. The term has been commonly used in various fields such as finance, insurance, and risk management, reflecting the necessity of thoughtful decision-making in these areas.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,754, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.