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- DictionaryProv·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"
- 2. involving divine foresight or intervention: "God's providential care for each of us"
The meaning of PROVIDENTIAL is of, relating to, or determined by Providence. How to use providential in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Providential.
Providential definition: of, relating to, or resulting from divine providence. See examples of PROVIDENTIAL used in a sentence.
PROVIDENTIAL definition: 1. happening exactly when needed but without being planned: 2. happening exactly when needed but…. Learn more.
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.
PROVIDENTIAL meaning: 1. happening exactly when needed but without being planned: 2. happening exactly when needed but…. Learn more.
(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.
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.