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单词 prudential
释义 pru·den·tial
I. \prüˈdenchəl\ adjective
Etymology: Latin prudentia prudence + English -al
1. : of, relating to, or proceeding from prudence
 < the use of prudential in addition to scientific judgment — David Easton >
 < code of prudential morality — Saturday Review >
 < the prudential timidity of their … representative — W.L.Sperry >
2. : exercising prudence : having administrative discretion especially in business matters
 < some churches turn over their business affairs to prudential committees >
pru·den·tial·ly \-chəlē, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a matter involving the exercise of administrative or financial discretion — usually used in plural
 < the prudentials of the college >
2. archaic : a prudential consideration — usually used in plural
 < prudentials restrain him — Daniel Defoe >
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