Found 3 items, similar to prudence.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: prudence bijaksana, kebijaksanaan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: prudence prudence n 1: discretion in practical affairs [ant: imprudence] 2: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; “the servants showed great tact and discretion” [syn: discretion, discreetness, circumspection]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Prudence Prudence \Pru"dence\, n. [F., fr. L. prudentia, contr. from providentia. See Prudent, and cf. Providence.] The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality. [1913 Webster] Prudence is principally in reference to actions to be done, and due means, order, seasons, and method of doing or not doing. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster] Prudence supposes the value of the end to be assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the relation of right means for given ends. --Whewell. [1913 Webster] Syn: Wisdom; forecast; providence; considerateness; judiciousness; discretion; caution; circumspection; judgment. See Wisdom. [1913 Webster]