prudentially
1
7.7
- adverb
- /pruˈdɛnʃəli/
- Formal
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prudencialmente
- His exclusive devotion to painting was thus not just prudentially, but even ethically, a throw of the dice, though in this instance aesthetic concerns might properly be said to outweigh ethical ones.
Examples
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Prudentially, there are good arguments, but it is not a moral requirement.
Blog text (6) -
No document reveals whether she was asked to provide such reports or provided them conscientiously or prudentially.
Academic text (2013) -
Prudentially, a failure to maintain relationships with these non-human beings may prove dangerous for us humans in the long run.
Academic text (2005) -
Moreover, while children have their own likes and dislikes, they lack the capacity to make wise decisions, either prudentially or morally.
Academic text (1992) -
Investing prudentially can help you avoid significant financial losses.
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The team made prudentially sound decisions to minimize any potential risks.
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She prudentially saved part of her salary each month to build an emergency fund.
Synonyms
978
1.0
In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm
473
1.0
In a way that does not cause harm
112
2.3
To act with good sense and careful thought
70
2.3
To do something in a careful way to avoid danger or mistakes
23
4.6
In a very careful, slow way to avoid damage or getting hurt
17
5.0
In a careful way that avoids risk
16
4.3
To act carefully and watch for danger
15
3.7
In a way that shows good judgment and practical choices
8
5.0
In a careful way to avoid future problems
7
6.5
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
3
6.5
In a careful way that avoids risk or saying too much
1
7.4
In a clever and careful way to get an advantage
1
8.3
To act carefully after thinking about possible problems and results
Carefully because you are unsure about possible risks
Antonyms
How Prudent
Surface Forms
Morphology
prudentially = prudential + prudence (transparent) = prudence + ial + ly
The adverb is regularly formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'prudential', itself clearly related to 'prudence', so the meaning is directly derivable.
Etymology
The word prudentially comes from the same root as prudent, which means 'wise' or 'careful' and once suggested 'seeing ahead'. So, to act prudentially is to behave carefully and plan to avoid risk or problems.