Definitions for providential

Definitions for (adj) providential

Main entry: heaven-sent, miraculous, providential

Definition: peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

Usage: a heaven-sent rain saved the crops; a providential recovery


Main entry: divine, providential

Definition: resulting from divine providence

Usage: providential care; a providential visitation


Main entry: providential

Definition: relating to or characteristic of providence

Usage: assumption that nature operates only according to a providential plan- M.R.Cohen


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