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

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An example of something providential is choosing the right horse when betting your last $20 at a racetrack; providential bet.
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

Related Forms:

providentially adverb

See providential in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

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

Related Forms:

provˌi·denˈtial·ly adverb

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