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Synchronicity vs Providence - What's the difference?

synchronicity | providence |

As nouns the difference between synchronicity and providence

is that synchronicity is the state of being synchronous or simultaneous while providence is preparation for the future; good governance, foresight.

As a proper noun Providence is

divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate.

synchronicity

English

Noun

(synchronicities)
  • (uncountable) The state of being synchronous or simultaneous.
  • (Jungian psychology) Coincidences that seem to be meaningfully related; supposedly the result of "universal forces".

    • Synonyms

    * synchronization, synchroneity

    Antonyms

    * asynchronicity

    Coordinate terms

    * serendipity

    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