'Prudential' definitions:
Definition of 'prudential'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; "he abstained partly for prudential reasons"
Definition of 'Prudential'
From: GCIDE
- Prudential \Pru*den"tial\, n. That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl. [1913 Webster]
- Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. --I. Watts. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Prudential'
From: GCIDE
- Prudential \Pru*den"tial\, a.
- 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. " A prudential line of conduct." --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee. [1913 Webster]