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providential

/pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

    - "The providential discovery of penicillin saved many lives."
    - "Despite the financial difficulties, they found a providential solution."
  • adjective

    Providing or maintaining what is necessary for someone.

    - "The providential care of the orphanage ensured the children's well-being."
    - "The providential intervention of the teacher helped the student understand the concept."

Synonyms

fortunate , heaven-sent , lucky , serendipitous
Rhymes
Words rhyming with providential
divine , shrive , hive , jive , rive
Variants
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providential , providentially
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'providentia,' meaning foresight or prudence.


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  1. The term 'providential' comes from the Latin word 'providentia,' which means foresight or prudence.

  2. The concept of the providential has been a significant theme in literature and religion for centuries.

  3. The term 'providential' is often used interchangeably with the term 'serendipitous.'


Related Concepts
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  1. Fortune: Fortune is a concept closely related to the idea of the providential. It refers to the favorable or unfavorable events that happen to a person or group by chance.

  2. Serendipity: Serendipity is the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. It is related to the idea of the providential, as both terms describe fortunate discoveries or occurrences.


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The term 'providential' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in religious and philosophical contexts. It is often used to describe the belief that events, especially those that seem favorable, are directed by a divine power.

How to Memorize "providential"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the word 'providential,' imagine an event occurring by chance that benefits someone in a happy or fortunate way.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the word 'providential,' associate it with the idea of fortunate or beneficial occurrences.

  3. mnemonics

    - A mnemonic for 'providential' could be 'Providentially Rare Occurrences Virtually Involve Divine Energy'.


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