prudential /pɹuːˈdɛn.ʃəl/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.Matrimony had always been a matter of prudential calculation. — 2012 •Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious. •Advisory; superintending or executive. noun[in the plural]1 •(no longer used) A matter requiring prudence.I believe few men knew more of the art of policy and self-interested prudentials, but never man so little practised them. — 1853 formsprudentials · more prudential · most prudential