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providential

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prov⋅i⋅den⋅tial

  [prov-i-den-shuhl]
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–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

Related forms:
prov⋅i⋅den⋅tial⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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