English Explanatory Dictionary

providential

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to divine providence.
  2. Fortunate, as if occurring through the intervention of Providence.

Pronunciation

/pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-providential.wav

Word forms

providential more providential most providential

Etymology

From Latin prōvidentia (“providence”) + -al.

Synonyms

heaven-sent fortunate lucky serendipitous

Related words

providence

Derived words

nonprovidential providentialism providentialist providentially unprovidential
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