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prudence meaning in Urdu

احتیاط ihtiyāt

/ˈpɹuːd(ə)n(t)s//ˈpɹud(ə)n(t)s/

prudence in Urdu: احتیاط (ihtiyāt). In English, prudence means the quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.

Urdu words for prudence

quality or state of being prudent
احتیاط ihtiyāt

English meaning of prudence

  1. noun The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
  2. noun Synonym of frugality (“the quality of avoiding unnecessary expenditure; economy, parsimony, thrift, thriftiness”).
  3. noun Synonym of providence (“preparation for the future; foresight”).
  4. noun Synonym of wisdom (“an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise; wise advice”).

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Questions about prudence in Urdu

What is the meaning of prudence in Urdu?
Prudence in Urdu is احتیاط (ihtiyāt).
prudence کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Prudence: احتیاط (ihtiyāt).
What does prudence mean in English?
Prudence means the quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.

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