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prov⋅i⋅den⋅tial

[prov-i-den-shuhl]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or resulting from divine providence: providential care.
2. opportune, fortunate, or lucky: a providential event.

Origin:
1640–50; < L prōvidenti(a) providence + -al 1


prov⋅i⋅den⋅tial⋅ly, adverb


2. happy.
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prov·i·den·tial   (prŏv'ĭ-děn'shəl)   
adj.  
  1. Of or resulting from divine providence.

  2. Happening as if through divine intervention; opportune. See Synonyms at happy.

prov'i·den'tial·ly adv.
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