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providentially

adv · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a providential manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a prudent manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I had allotted my own bedroom for necking, prudently removing both the bed and the key, and taken both myself and my typewriter into my son's bedroom.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: prudently

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a providential manner; as determined by providence

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • his providentially destined role

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4

adverb

Meaning 4

in a fortunately providential manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • providentially the weather remained good

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English providential Middle English -ly English -ly English providentially From providential + -ly.