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prudence

prudencenoun

prudences

Translations

He approached the situation with great prudence.

Он подошел к ситуации с большой осторожностью.

Prudence is essential when making financial decisions.

Благоразумие необходимо при принятии финансовых решений.

Definitions

The quality of being cautious and wise in practical affairs, especially by avoiding unnecessary risks.

Her prudence in financial matters ensured that she always had savings for emergencies.

The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.

Prudence guided his decision to decline the risky investment opportunity.

Practical wisdom regarded as one of the four cardinal virtues in Christian theology and philosophy.

In medieval scholasticism, Prudence is considered the guiding virtue of the intellect.

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prudenceproper noun

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A female given name derived from the virtue prudence.

Prudence invited all her friends to the wedding.