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provisional

adj
/pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

Etymology

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

  1. borrowed from provisionnal

Definitions

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

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

    • 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.

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

  3. An interim denture.

    • 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.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA