🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

bedacht

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bəˈdaxt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Judicious/dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er traf eine bedachte Entscheidung in dieser schwierigen Lage."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

    "A judicious use of public funds ensured the project was completed under budget."
  2. 2

    Acting with or characterized by sound wisdom and prudent restraint.

    "She made the judicious decision to stay silent during the heated debate."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'judicium' meaning judgment, entering English in the late 16th century via French. It evolved from denoting judicial or legal authority to its modern semantic application describing someone who exercises sound, wise judgment and discretion.

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