providential

The definition of providential is to seem to come from a divine power.

(adjective)

  1. An example of something providential is choosing the right horse when betting your last $20 at a racetrack; providential bet.
  2. An example of something providential is circumstances leading you to buy your first house when everything seemed to be going against you; providential purchase.

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See providential in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, by, or as if decreed by divine providence

Origin: < L providentia + -al

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See providential in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or resulting from divine providence.
  2. Happening as if through divine intervention; opportune. See Synonyms at happy.

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  • provˌi·denˈtial·ly adverb

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