Providential

Pronunciation: /prəˈvɪdənʃəl/

Definitions of providential

adjective relating to or perceived as a manifestation of divine providence; fortunate or opportune

Example Sentences

A1 The providential arrival of a taxi saved us from missing our train.

A2 It was providential that I found my lost keys just in time for work.

B1 The providential timing of the rain helped to put out the forest fire.

B2 Her providential decision to invest in that company paid off handsomely.

C1 The providential intervention of a stranger prevented a potential disaster.

C2 The discovery of a rare artifact was seen as a providential event by archaeologists.

Examples of providential in a Sentence

formal The providential timing of the rain saved the crops from drought.

informal It was providential that we found a parking spot right in front of the restaurant.

slang It was like a providential miracle that I found my lost wallet in the park.

figurative His providential guidance led him to make the right decision in his career.

Grammatical Forms of providential

• past tense: provided
• plural: providentials
• comparative: more providential
• superlative: most providential
• present tense: provide
• future tense: will provide
• perfect tense: have provided
• continuous tense: is providing
• singular: providential
• positive degree: providential
• infinitive: to provide
• gerund: providing
• participle: provided

Origin and Evolution of providential

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'providential' originated from the Latin word 'providentia' which means foresight or prudence.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe the belief in divine guidance or intervention, the word 'providential' has evolved to also mean fortunate or opportune in a more general sense.