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Provisional

//pɹəˈvɪʒənəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent. not-comparable

    "Marsden and Jones were named in the provisional squad for the European Championships, to be confirmed before the 30 June deadline."

Adjective
  1. 1
    under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
  2. 2
    a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
  3. 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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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