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Prudent

/ˈpruː.dənt/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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  1. 1

    Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

    "It is prudent to save some money for unexpected expenses."

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Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- 'foreseeing, provident'.

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