Difference between Prudence and Prudent

What is the difference between Prudence and Prudent?

Prudence as a noun is the quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality. while Prudent as an adjective is 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;

Prudence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

Example sentence: When I was filming 'Prudence' in Zimbabwe, I noticed the hold fundamentalist Christianity had on sub-Saharan Africa. So I thought I'd like to make a film about religion in Africa because the prosperity gospel is big business where people are desperate, poor, and sick.

Prudent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: 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;Practically wise, judicious, shrewdFrugal; economical; not extravagant;

We hope you now know whether to use Prudence or Prudent in your sentence.

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