Definitions
- Describing something that is temporary and subject to change. - Referring to a measure or decision that is made provisionally until a final decision can be reached. - Talking about a condition or agreement that is tentative and not yet finalized.
- Describing something that is temporary and subject to change. - Referring to a measure or decision that is made provisionally until a final decision can be reached. - Talking about a condition or agreement that is tentative and not yet finalized.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is temporary and subject to change.
- 2Both words can refer to a measure or decision that is made provisionally until a final decision can be reached.
- 3Both words can describe a condition or agreement that is tentative and not yet finalized.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Provisory is less common than provisional and is typically used in legal or formal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Provisory may imply a sense of caution or hesitation, while provisional may suggest a more proactive or strategic approach.
Remember this!
Provisory and provisional are synonyms that describe something that is temporary and subject to change. They can both refer to a measure or decision that is made provisionally until a final decision can be reached, or a condition or agreement that is tentative and not yet finalized. However, provisory is less common and typically used in legal or formal contexts, while provisional has a wider range of usage and variations.
