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Meaning of 'providential' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Providential [ a.]
- Effected by, or referable to, divine direction or superintendence; as, the providential contrivance of thing; a providential escape.

Meaning of 'providential' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . providential [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or characteristic of providence
Example in sentence:
  • assumption that nature operates only according to a providential plan
2 . providential [ s]
Meaning (2):
- peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
Example in sentence:
  • a heaven-sent rain saved the crops;
  • a providential recovery
Meaning (3):
- resulting from divine providence
Example in sentence:
  • a providential visitation;
  • providential care

Nearby Words:

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