Definition of Prudence

1. Noun. Discretion in practical affairs.

Generic synonyms: Natural Virtue, Discernment, Discretion
Specialized synonyms: Providence, Frugality, Frugalness
Antonyms: Imprudence
Derivative terms: Prudential

2. Noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. "The servants showed great tact and discretion"
Exact synonyms: Circumspection, Discreetness, Discretion
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Judgement, Judgment, Sagaciousness, Sagacity
Specialized synonyms: Confidentiality
Derivative terms: Discreet, Prudent

Definition of Prudence

1. n. The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

Definition of Prudence

1. Proper noun. (English female given name), one of the Puritan virtue names. ¹

2. Noun. The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prudence

1. the quality of being prudent [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prudence

proyne
proyned
proynes
proyning
proyns
prozine
prozines
prozone
proœmia
proœmial
proœmion
proœmium
prucalopride
prud'-homme
prudence
prudences
prudencies
prudency
prudeness
prudent
prudent man rule
prudential
prudentialist
prudentialists
prudentialities
prudentiality
prudentially
prudently
pruderies

Literary usage of Prudence

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle by Aristotle (1897)
"But prudence is a practical virtue. We need therefore the knowledge both of universals ... But there must be an architectonic or supreme form of prudence; ..."

2. Ethics: Or, Moral Philosophy by Walter Henry Hill (1884)
"We do not denominate a person good on account of science or wisdom; one is made good by prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. ..."

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