prudently

Variant of prudent

prudent definition

pru·dent (pro̵̅o̅′dənt)

adjective

  1. capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, esp. as concerns one's own interests
  2. cautious or discreet in conduct; circumspect; not rash
  3. managing carefully and with economy

Etymology: OFr < L prudens, for providens: see provident

Related Forms:

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Comments
Improve this definition.
Do you have more to add? Share your linguistic knowledge or observation.
/Register to save your comments.