prudent
Translation
prudent, wise, cautious, sensible
Examples
It is prudent to save money.
It is prudent to save money.
She made a prudent decision.
She made a prudent decision.
Grammar Patterns
a prudent ((noun)) She made a prudent decision.
it is prudent to ((verb)) It is prudent to save money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wise, cautious, sensible; Antonyms: imprudent, reckless
Etymology
From Latin 'prudens', a contraction of 'providens' (pro- 'ahead' + videre 'to see'), meaning to foresee.
Memory Tips
Imagine a prudent person can 'see' (videre) 'ahead' (pro-), planning for the future.