provisional

CEFRB2

/pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Temporary and subject to change after more information is available.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.

Examples

  • We'll have our firm's attorneys look through the provisional agreement.

  • I've got a provisional licence.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
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Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. An interim denture.

  2. Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

  • 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.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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