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PROVIDENTIALLY

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a prudent manner

Example:

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.

Synonyms:

providentially; prudently

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Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a providential manner; as determined by providence

Example:

his providentially destined role

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

providential (relating to or characteristic of providence)

Sense 3

Meaning:

In a fortunately providential manner

Example:

providentially the weather remained good

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

providential (peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention)

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