Prudent
/ˈpruː.dənt/noun
Having or showing careful good judgment and foresight.
Did you know?The root of 'prudent' connects to foresight, a key trait in many ancient magical practices where caution was essential to avoid disastrous outcomes.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pro-
“for, in favor of”
Latin
Latin
prudentem
“foreseeing, sagacious, wise”
Old French
Old French
prudent
“wise, judicious, careful”
Middle English
Middle English
prudent
“having foresight, wise in practical matters”
Modern English
English
prudent
“showing care and thought for the future”
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