prudential
(adjective) arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; “he abstained partly for prudential reasons”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.
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
6 March 2025
(noun) the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
