providential
fortunate in a way that seems guided by foresight or care
Roots
- pro-: forward, forth, outward, or in favor of
- vid / vis: see, look, or look ahead
Other words with the vid / vis root
- invidious: unfairly discriminating or likely to cause resentment
- video: moving visual recording or image
- vision: the ability to see; a mental image of what could be
- visionary: imaginative and able to see what others do not yet see
Providential comes through providence: pro- plus vid / vis gives seeing ahead before the help arrives.
The extra hour felt providential after the exam room changed buildings.