Where does “providential” come from?
Providential comes from English -al added to English providence, from Latin prōvidentia meaning foresight, derived from Latin prō- and Latin vidēre meaning to see.
providential (English): Pertaining to divine providence; Fortunate, as if...
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- Pertaining to divine providence; Fortunate, as if...
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