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prudential |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prudential \Pru*den"tial\, n. That which relates to or demands the exercise of discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. --I. Watts. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prudential \Pru*den"tial\, a. 1. Proceeding from or dictated or characterized by prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as prudential motives. `` A prudential line of conduct.'' --Sir W. Scott. 2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as a prudential committee. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: prudential adj : arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; "he abstained partly for prudential reasons"
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