prudential Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
    • he abstained partly for prudential reasons

WordNet

Pru*den"tial adjective
Definitions
  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.
  2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
Pru*den"tial noun
Definitions
  1. That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl.
    Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. I. Watts.

Webster 1913