Pru'dent, a.
a. [Lat. prudens, contracted from providens; Fr. prudent, It. & Sp. prudente. See PROVIDENT.]
Sense 1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; skillful in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; careful; discreet; as, a prudent man or action.
Sense 2. Dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior.
Moses (Deut. xxiv. 1) established a grave and prudent law. Milton.
Sense 3. Frugal; economical; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.
Synonyms— Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal.