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DictionaryRoot: -alis
Latin

-alis

of, relating to

Forms

  • -alis
  • -aris — Latin variant especially used when the stem already contained l, avoiding a repeated l sound.
  • -al — English ending borrowed through French or directly from Latin.
  • -ar — English ending continuing Latin -aris.

Origin

An older Latin adjective-forming suffix; its more remote ancestry is uncertain.

Note

Expresses a relationship without specifying its kind: material, place, purpose, and other connections are possible.

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proper noun

prudential

A major American insurance and financial-services company.

Prudential offers life insurance to help families plan for the future.

Etymology
prudentiaLatinforesight, practical judgment
+-alisLatinof, relating to

The company-name uses prudential, meaning concerned with prudent management. It invokes care and foresight, qualities especially relevant to insurance and financial planning.

More examples

  • She buys her life insurance through Prudential.
  • He calls Prudential with a question about his policy.
  • I compare quotes from Prudential and two other insurers.