Definitions
- Referring to a temporary solution or substitute for something that is not available. - Talking about something that is created quickly and with limited resources. - Describing something that is not intended to be a permanent solution.
- Referring to something that is temporary and subject to change. - Talking about something that is not yet final or official. - Describing something that is put in place until a permanent solution can be found.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is temporary.
- 2Both words suggest that a permanent solution is not yet available.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is not ideal or optimal.
- 4Both words imply that a better solution may be found in the future.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Makeshift is typically used to describe physical objects or solutions, while provisional can be used to describe a wider range of things, including decisions, plans, or positions.
- 2Duration: Makeshift implies a shorter duration than provisional, which suggests a longer period of time.
- 3Purpose: Makeshift emphasizes the idea of creating something out of limited resources, while provisional emphasizes the idea of a temporary measure until a better solution can be found.
- 4Connotation: Makeshift has a connotation of being improvised or makeshift, while provisional has a connotation of being planned or intentional.
- 5Formality: Provisional is more formal than makeshift, which is often used in casual or informal contexts.
Remember this!
Makeshift and provisional are both words that describe something that is temporary and not intended to be a permanent solution. However, makeshift is typically used to describe physical objects or solutions that are created quickly and with limited resources, while provisional can be used to describe a wider range of things, including decisions, plans, or positions that are not yet final or official. Additionally, provisional suggests a longer duration and a more intentional approach than makeshift.
