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How do you spell Prudent?

Correct spelling

prudent

Remember: PRUdent sees forward - keep the U after PR, end with -ent

Why is prudent spelled this way?

From Latin prudens, foreseeing. PRO (forward) + VIDERE (to see). Someone prudent sees forward — wisdom that anticipates consequences before acting.

Common misspellings of prudent

prudantprudintpurdent

Example

A prudent investor diversifies their portfolio to minimize risk.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell prudent?+
The correct spelling is "prudent". Remember: PRUdent sees forward - keep the U after PR, end with -ent
Is it prudant or prudent?+
The correct spelling is "prudent", not "prudant".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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