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Providential: meaning, definitions and examples

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providential

 

[ prəˈvɪd.ən.ʃəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fortunate event

The term 'providential' refers to an event or occurrence that is deemed to be timely and beneficial, often suggesting a divine intervention or guidance. It carries the implication of an outcome that is favorable and seemingly orchestrated by a higher power.

Synonyms

fortuitous, fortunate, opportune, serendipitous

Examples of usage

  • Their meeting seemed providential, as it led to great opportunities.
  • He attributed his success to providential circumstances.
  • The providential rain saved the crops from drought.

Translations

Translations of the word "providential" in other languages:

🇵🇹 providencial

🇮🇳 भाग्यशाली

🇩🇪 vorsehbar

🇮🇩 providensial

🇺🇦 провидений

🇵🇱 prowidencjalny

🇯🇵 神の

🇫🇷 providentiel

🇪🇸 providencial

🇹🇷 kaderci

🇰🇷 섭리의

🇸🇦 مقدر

🇨🇿 prozřetelný

🇸🇰 prozreteľný

🇨🇳 天意的

🇸🇮 providenčen

🇮🇸 guðdómlegur

🇰🇿 тағдырмен

🇬🇪 ბედისწერის

🇦🇿 taleh

🇲🇽 providencial

Etymology

The word 'providential' originates from the Latin word 'providentia', which means foresight or foreseeing. The root 'pro-' denotes 'before' or 'in front of', while 'videre' means 'to see'. Hence, 'providentia' conveys the meaning of seeing ahead, which later evolved to signify the quality of being divinely guided or beneficially timed. In Middle English, it was adopted directly from the Latin, and by the 14th century, it was used to describe occurrences that appeared to be the result of divine providence. Over the years, the term has retained its association with fortunate events and is often used in theological contexts, as well as in everyday situations where coincidence seems to lead to a favorable outcome.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,279, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.