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prudence

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɾuˈdẽsjɐ/pru·dên·ci·a

Definition

1

The quality of being prudent; caution, wisdom, and good judgment in action, avoiding unnecessary risks.

Usage examples

He drove with prudence on the wet road.
She advised him to act with prudence in the negotiation.

Common combinations

act with prudenceexercise prudenceadvise prudencedue prudence

Idiomatic expressions

  • prudence is the better part of valor (it is wise to be cautious)