Definition of PROVIDENCE

providence

Meanings

Plural: providences

Noun

  • the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
  • the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
    • "divine providence"
  • a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
  • the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
  • Preparation for the future; good governance; foresight.
  • The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.).
  • A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.
  • Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English providence, from Anglo-Norman providence, Middle French providence, and their source, Latin prōvidentia (“providence, foresight”), from the present participle of prōvidēre (“to provide”). By surface analysis, provide + -ence. Displaced native Old English foresċēawung.

Synonyms

capital of Rhode Island

Antonyms

improvidence

Scrabble Score: 18

providence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
providence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
providence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

providence is a valid Words With Friends word