provisional

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Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
20
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

Definition of provisional

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
    “Marsden and Jones were named in the provisional squad for the European Championships, to be confirmed before the 30 June deadline.”
    “The provisional date for the wedding is April 2, but it is subject to confirmation at the church.”
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
    “Marsden and Jones were named in the provisional squad for the European Championships, to be confirmed before the 30 June deadline.”
    “The provisional date for the wedding is April 2, but it is subject to confirmation at the church.”

noun

  1. A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
  2. An interim denture.
    “If this was not possible, then alternatives including provisionalizing with a complete denture or a tooth-supported fixed provisional and a staged treatment protocol should have been considered.”
  3. a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army

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Etymology

From provision + -al, or else from Middle French provisionnal (modern French provisionnel). Compare Latin prōvīsiōnālis.

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