PRUDENTIALLY

Etymology

Adverb

prudentially (comparative more prudentially, superlative most prudentially)

In a prudential manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Pru*den"tial*ly, adv.

Definition: In a prudential manner; prudently. South.

PRUDENTIAL

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



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