/ Dictionary / Index P prudence: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pru•dence Pronunciation: (prd'ns), [key] — n. the quality or fact of being prudent. caution with regard to practical matters; discretion. regard for one's own interests. provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality. Pru•dence Pronunciation: (prd'ns), [key] — n. a female given name. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: prudence (Thesaurus) prude prudent Related Content Daily Word Quiz: ostracize Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language