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.

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