PROVIDENTIAL


Meaning of PROVIDENTIAL in English

— providentially , adv.

/prov'i den"sheuhl/ , adj.

1. of, pertaining to, or resulting from divine providence: providential care.

2. opportune, fortunate, or lucky: a providential event.

[ 1640-50; providenti ( a ) PROVIDENCE + -AL 1 ]

Syn. 2. happy.

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