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providential

adjective prov·i·den·tial \ˌprä-və-ˈden(t)-shəl\

: happening at a good time because of luck

Full Definition of PROVIDENTIAL

1
:  of, relating to, or determined by Providence
2
archaic :  marked by foresight :  prudent
3
:  occurring by or as if by an intervention of Providence <a providential escape>
prov·i·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PROVIDENTIAL

1648

Synonym Discussion of PROVIDENTIAL

lucky, fortunate, happy, providential mean meeting with unforeseen success. lucky stresses the agency of chance in bringing about a favorable result <won because of a lucky bounce>. fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond one's deserts <fortunate in my investments>. happy combines the implications of lucky and fortunate with stress on being blessed <a series of happy accidents>. providential more definitely implies the help or intervention of a higher power <a providential change in the weather>.

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