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provisional

[prəˈvɪʒənl]

provisional Definition

  • 1arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
  • 2not final or permanent

Using provisional: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "provisional" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The provisional government was established after the revolution.

  • Example

    We have made a provisional booking at the hotel.

  • Example

    The agreement is only provisional and may be changed later.

provisional Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for provisional

Antonyms for provisional

Phrases with provisional

  • a driver's license that is issued to new drivers, allowing them to drive with certain restrictions until they pass a driving test

    Example

    She got her provisional license last week and can now drive with an adult in the car.

  • a vote that is cast but not counted on election day because the voter's eligibility cannot be immediately confirmed

    Example

    He had to cast a provisional ballot because his name was not on the voter registration list.

  • a type of patent application that provides temporary protection for an invention while the inventor prepares a regular patent application

    Example

    He filed a provisional patent for his invention to protect it while he worked on a full patent application.

Origins of provisional

from Latin 'provisionalis', from 'provisio' meaning 'a providing'

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Summary: provisional in Brief

The term 'provisional' [prəˈvɪʒənl] refers to something arranged or existing for the present, but subject to change later. It is often used to describe temporary or conditional situations, such as a provisional booking or provisional license. The term comes from the Latin word 'provisio', meaning 'a providing'.