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   Prov·i·den·tial

   /ˌprävəˈden(t)SH(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. occurring at a favorable time; opportune: "thanks to that providential snowstorm, the attack had been repulsed" Similar opportuneadvantageousfavorableauspiciouspropitiousheaven-sentwelcomegoldengoodrightluckyhappyfortunatebenignfelicitoustimelywell timedripeconvenientexpedientarchaic:seasonableOpposite inopportune
   • 2. involving divine foresight or intervention: "God's providential care for each of us" Similar divineheaven-sentmiraculous

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from providence, on the pattern of evidential.

   Derivatives

   • 1. providentially adverb

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   The meaning of PROVIDENTIAL is of, relating to, or determined by Providence. How to use providential in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Providential.

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   Providential definition: of, relating to, or resulting from divine providence. See examples of PROVIDENTIAL used in a sentence.

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   PROVIDENTIAL definition: 1. happening exactly when needed but without being planned: 2. happening exactly when needed but…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of providential. adjective. peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention. “a providential recovery” synonyms: heaven-sent, miraculous. fortunate. having unexpected good fortune. adjective. relating to or characteristic of providence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › providentialPROVIDENTIAL definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PROVIDENTIAL meaning: 1. happening exactly when needed but without being planned: 2. happening exactly when needed but…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › providentialPROVIDENTIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (prɒvɪdenʃəl ) adjective. A providential event is lucky because it happens at exactly the right time. [formal] He explained the yellow fever epidemic as a providential act to discourage urban growth. The pistols were loaded so our escape is indeed providential. Synonyms: lucky, timely, happy, welcome More Synonyms of providential.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › providential_adjprovidential, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word providential mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word providential, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. providential has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.