PRUDENTIAL

prudential

(adjective) arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; “he abstained partly for prudential reasons”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

prudential (comparative more prudential, superlative most prudential)

Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation. [from 15th c.]

Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious. [from 17th c.]

Advisory; superintending or executive.

Noun

prudential (plural prudentials)

(archaic, mostly, in the plural) A matter requiring prudence.

Source: Wiktionary

Pru*den"tial, a.

1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives. " A prudential line of conduct." Sir W. Scott.

2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.

Pru*den"tial, n.

Definition: That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl. Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. I. Watts.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition