Wordiyoprud
Old FrenchVariants
prudprude
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About This Root
From Old French prude (prudent, wise), ultimately from Latin prōvidēns (foreseeing). Prudent and prudence describe wise caution and foresight. Jurisprudence combines this root with jūris (law) to mean 'skill in law.' The negative imprudent means lacking foresight. Prudish took a pejorative turn, describing excessive modesty.
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imprudent
Lacking caution or good judgment; rash
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jurisprudence
The theoretical study and philosophy of law
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prudence
Careful good judgment and caution in decision-making
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prudent
Careful, sensible, and showing good judgment
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prudish
Excessively proper or easily shocked by sexual matters
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