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Added 10 October 2026

judicious

/dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adjective

In Latin: sapiens Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about judicious at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.
judicious use of one's money

Origin

From French judicieux, ultimately derived from Latin iudico. Related to judge, judicial.

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