What is the meaning of providential?

adjective

  • Peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention.
    • usage: "a heaven-sent rain saved the crops"; "a providential recovery"
  • Relating to or characteristic of providence. "assumption that nature operates only according to a providential plan- M. R. Cohen
  • Resulting from divine providence.
    • usage: "providential care"; "a providential visitation"
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