providence
nomattesté dans les dialogues
- Royaume-Uni//ˈpɹɒvɪdəns//
- États-Unis//ˈpɹɑvɪdəns//
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.).
nom
- 1
archaïquePreparation for the future; good governance; foresight.
- 2
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.).
WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the law relating to the government of Her Majesty’s Navy, whereon, under the good Providence of God, the wealth, safety and strength of the Kingdom so much depend:
- 3
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.
The idea was that a complete list of fully documented providences should be compiled as a cooperative venture which would cross denominational barriers.
- 4
Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality.
His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.
Étymologie
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.
Formes
- pluriel
- providences
providence · The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.).
Providence · Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; the…provider · One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the…providing · Something provided; a provision.