Prudence Definition & Meaning
prudence
- noun
- discretion in practical affairs
- knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
"Prudence" in song lyrics
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"So she went to the learned man by the door, and she spoke to him about the sun and the moon, and about persons out of and in the world, and he answered with wisdom and prudence."
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"f v prudence"
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"fishing vessel prudence"
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Words that rhyme with prudence
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does prudence mean?
- discretion in practical affairs knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
- What part of speech is prudence?
- Prudence is a noun.
- How many definitions does prudence have?
- Prudence has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).