prudent

prudent [-er] adj

Fr. prudent or L. prūdēns, knowing, skilled, experienced, versed, sagacious, circumspect < prōvidēre; see provide, v.

  1. Practical; useful; helpful; appropriate.
  2. Wise; good; sensible; safe; responsible.

prudent n

see prudent, adj.

  1. Wise person; careful man; sensible individual.