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provisional

 

[ prəˈvɪʒənl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

temporary

Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later. Providing or serving for the time being.

Synonyms

conditional, interim, temporary, tentative

Examples of usage

  • This is just a provisional solution until we can find a permanent one.
  • The team made a provisional agreement to move forward with the project.
  • We have a provisional booking for the venue.
Context #2 | Noun

government

The action of providing or supplying something for use. An arrangement or temporary settlement to ensure the smooth running of an organization or system.

Synonyms

allocation, arrangement, settlement, supplying

Examples of usage

  • The government made a provision for emergency funding.
  • The provisional of essential services was crucial during the crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "provisional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provisório

🇮🇳 अस्थायी

🇩🇪 vorläufig

🇮🇩 sementara

🇺🇦 тимчасовий

🇵🇱 tymczasowy

🇯🇵 仮の (kari no)

🇫🇷 provisoire

🇪🇸 provisional

🇹🇷 geçici

🇰🇷 임시의 (imsi-ui)

🇸🇦 مؤقت

🇨🇿 dočasný

🇸🇰 dočasný

🇨🇳 临时的 (línshí de)

🇸🇮 začasni

🇮🇸 bráðabirgða

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 დროებითი (droebiti)

🇦🇿 müvəqqəti

🇲🇽 provisional

Word origin

The word 'provisional' originated from the Latin word 'provisorius', meaning 'of or pertaining to a provider'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of being temporary or subject to change. The concept of provisional arrangements has been crucial in various fields, from law to government, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in uncertain situations.

See also: provisioning, provisions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,453 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.