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   providential

   /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃl/

   adjective

   • 1. occurring at a favourable time; opportune: "his appearance had seemed more than just providential" Similar opportuneadvantageousfavourableauspiciouspropitiousheaven-sentwelcomegoldengoodrightluckyhappyfortunatebenignfelicitoustimelywell timedripeconvenientexpedientarchaic:seasonableOpposite inopportune
   • 2. involving divine foresight or providence: "they took it for granted that the order of the world reflects a designing providential hand" Similar divineheaven-sentmiraculous

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. providentially adverb

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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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   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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   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 › us › dictionaryPROVIDENTIAL 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.

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   Define providential. providential synonyms, providential pronunciation, providential translation, English dictionary definition of providential. adj. 1. Of or resulting from divine providence. 2. Happening as if through divine intervention; opportune. See Synonyms at fortunate. prov′i·den′tial·ly...

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   Definition of providential adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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. law (mid 1600s) Christianity (mid 1600s) See meaning & use.

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    A complete guide to the word "PROVIDENTIAL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Providential definition: Of or resulting from divine providence.