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Prudential [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Proceeding from prudence; dictated or prescribed by prudence; as prudential motives; prudential rules.

2. Superintending the discretionary concerns of a society; as a prudential committee.

Prudential [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives.

2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.

Prudential [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl.

Prudentialist [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who is governed by, or acts from, prudential motives.

Prudentiality [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The quality of being prudential; eligibility on principles of prudence. [Not used.]

Prudentiality [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The quality or state of being prudential.

Prudentially [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In conformity with prudence; prudently.

Prudentially [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a prudential manner; prudently.

Prudentials [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. plural Maxims of prudence or practical wisdom.

2. Many stanzas in poetic measures contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion.

3. The subordinate discretionary concerns and economy of a company, society or corporation. The board of trustees appoint annually a committee to manage the prudentials of the corporation.