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Kismet vs Providence - What's the difference?

kismet | providence |

As nouns the difference between kismet and providence

is that kismet is fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny while providence is preparation for the future; good governance, foresight.

As proper nouns the difference between kismet and providence

is that kismet is a city in Kansas while Providence is divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate.

kismet

English

Alternative forms

* kismat

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.
  • Synonyms

    * (fate) destiny, fate, fortune, lot

    Alternative forms

    *

    Noun

  • (l)
  • fate
  • Declension

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    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l) * (l)

    providence

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate
  • Any of several cities named for this force, particularly the capital of the American state of Rhode Island