prudence
1. discretion in practical affairs (Freq. 1) • Ant: imprudence • Derivationally related forms: prudential • Hypernyms: discretion, discernment, natural virtue • Hyponyms: providence, frugality, frugalness 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress - the servants showed great tact and discretion • Syn: discretion, discreetness, circumspection • Derivationally related forms: prudent, discreet (for: discreetness) • Hypernyms: sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment • Hyponyms: confidentiality
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