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Webster 1913 Edition

Prudent

Pru′dent

,
Adj.
[L.
prudens
,
-entis
, contr. from
providens
: cf. F.
prudent
. See
Provident
.]
1.
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; – opposed to
rash
;
as, a
prudent
man
; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;
as,
prudent
behavior
.
Moses established a grave and
prudent
law.
Milton.
2.
Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
as, a
prudent
woman;
prudent
expenditure of money
.
Syn. – Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal.

Webster 1828 Edition

Prudent

PRU'DENT

,
Adj.
Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable.
The prudent man looketh well to his going. Prov.14.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself. Prov.22.
1.
Dictated or directed by prudence; as prudent behavior.
2.
Foreseeing by instinct; as the prudent crane.
3.
Frugal; economical; as a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.
4.
Wise; intelligent.

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