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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJudicious
/dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
"A judicious use of public funds ensured the project was completed under budget." - 2
Acting with or characterized by sound wisdom and prudent restraint.
"She made the judicious decision to stay silent during the heated debate."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'judicium' (judgment) via French 'judicieux' in the late 16th century. The root traces back to 'judex' (judge), combining 'jus' (law) and 'dicere' (to speak), evolving to mean possessing or exercising sound judgment and wise discretion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Judicious" is said worldwide
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judicieux
Transliteration: ʒydisjø
"C'est un choix judicieux pour l'avenir de l'entreprise."
bedacht
Transliteration: bəˈdaxt
"Er traf eine bedachte Entscheidung in dieser schwierigen Lage."
giudizioso
Transliteration: dʒuditˈzjozo
"Ha dato un consiglio giudizioso a suo figlio."
juicioso
Transliteration: xwjuˈsioso
"Fue una medida juiciosa para evitar mayores pérdidas."
judicioso
Transliteration: ʒudiˈsiozu
"A sua abordagem foi bastante judiciosa."
विवेकपूर्ण
Transliteration: vivekpoorna
"यह संसाधनों का एक विवेकपूर्ण उपयोग था।"
明智的
Transliteration: míngzhì de
"这是一个明智的决定。"
분별력 있는
Transliteration: bunbyeorlyeok inneun
"그것은 매우 분별력 있는 판단이었다."
分別のある
Transliteration: funbetsu no aru
"彼は分別のある判断を下した。"
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