Providence

prov′i-dens, n. timely preparation: ( theol. ) the foresight and care of God over all His creatures: God, considered in this relation: something occurring in which God's care is clearly shown: prudence in managing one's affairs.— adjs. Prov′ident , seeing beforehand, and providing for the future: cautious: prudent: economical; Providen′tial , effected by, or proceeding from, divine providence.— advs. Providen′tially ; Prov′idently .— n. Prov′identne . [L. provid-ens , -ent is , pr.p. of providēre .]