Reflective vs Prudent - What's the difference?
reflective | prudent | Related terms |
Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.
Thinking back on the past.
(computing, programming) Involving reflection.
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;
* {{quote-book
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* Moses established a grave and prudent law . --Milton.
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd
Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
Reflective is a related term of prudent.
As an adjective reflective
is something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.As a proper noun prudent is
.reflective
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Adjective
(en adjective)- Mirrors are reflective .
- He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.
Derived terms
* unreflectiveCoordinate terms
* refractiveprudent
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(Webster 1913)Adjective
(en adjective)citation, passage=He did not hesitate what to do. It would be prudent to continue on to Omaha, for it would be dangerous to return to the train, which the Indians might still be engaged in pillaging.}}
- ''His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top
- Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget