prudential — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.

   Examples

   a prudential line of conduct

   Matrimony had always been a matter of prudential calculation.

2. Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.

3. Advisory; superintending or executive.

   Examples

   a prudential committee

Noun

1. A matter requiring prudence.

   Usage

   • Archaic
   • in-plural

   Examples

   I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them.

Adjective

1. arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters

   Examples

   he abstained partly for prudential reasons