/ ˌprɒvɪˈdenʃl; NAmE ˌprɑːv-/ adjective
( formal ) lucky because it happens at the right time, but without being planned
SYN timely
► provi·den·tial·ly / -ʃəli; NAmE / adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: from providence , on the pattern of evidential .