Hypertext Webster Gateway: "prudential"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Prudential \Pru*den"tial\, n.
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
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.
2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory;
superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
prudential
adj : arising from or characterized by prudence especially in
business matters; "he abstained partly for prudential
reasons"
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