providential

== English == === Etymology === From Latin prōvidentia (“providence”) + English -al. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ === Adjective === providential (comparative more providential, superlative most providential) Pertaining to divine providence. [from 17th c.] Fortunate, as if occurring through the intervention of Providence. [from 18th c.] Synonyms: heaven-sent, fortunate, lucky, serendipitous ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== providence ==== Translations ====