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What is another word for Provisional? – 309 Provisional Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    temporary interim provisional makeshift stopgap impermanent transient ephemeral fleeting momentary brief short-term tentative experimental preliminary introductory probationary trial interim acting temporary transitory short-lived fugacious fugitive deciduous imperishable indecisive inconclusive undecided unresolved unsettled conditional dependent contingent dependent precarious unstable insecure unsteady unsure dubious questionable uncertain indefinite indeterminate vague ambiguous obscure unclear temporary makeshift stopgap interim impermanent transient ephemeral fleeting momentary brief short-term tentative experimental preliminary introductory probationary trial acting temporary transitory short-lived fugacious fugitive provisional temporary interim impermanent transient ephemeral fleeting momentary brief short-term tentative experimental preliminary introductory probationary trial acting temporary transitory short-lived

    Meaning of Provisional

    The primary meaning of the word "Provisional" is related to something that is temporary or intended for temporary use.

    Definitions

    • Made or done for the present situation, but considered temporary and likely to be changed
    • * Intended to deal with a situation until something more permanent can be done
    • * Not final or official, but accepted or used for the time being

    Etymology of Provisional

    The word "Provisional" comes from the Latin "provisus", which is the past participle of "providere", meaning to see ahead or provide.
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is temporary or intended for temporary use.

    Example Uses

    • The company has been granted provisional approval to begin construction on the new building.
    • * The provisional government will be in power until elections can be held.
    • * She was given a provisional license to practice law while her application is being processed.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    permanent lasting enduring perpetual eternal everlasting continuous constant stable secure unchanging fixed definite certain absolute final official conclusive decided settled confirmed established ratified validated verified certified official authorized sanctioned approved recognized legitimate lawful legal valid sound substantial solid firm steadfast unwavering unshakeable resolute determined

    Related Nouns

    provision arrangement agreement contract treaty pact understanding settlement compromise adjustment accommodation regulation rule law statute ordinance decree edict proclamation announcement declaration statement pronouncement affirmation assertion allegation claim proposal suggestion recommendation plan scheme project design blueprint draft outline sketch framework structure system organization administration management direction control supervision guidance regulation governance authority power jurisdiction domain territory area region zone sector district

    Related Verbs

    provide make do create establish set arrange organize manage direct control supervise guide regulate govern authorize approve validate verify certify recognize legitimize legalize ratify confirm settle decide determine fix define specify stipulate propose suggest recommend plan design draft outline sketch frame structure systematize organize administer manage direct control

    Related Adjectives

    temporary interim provisional makeshift stopgap impermanent transient ephemeral fleeting momentary brief short-term tentative experimental preliminary introductory probationary trial acting temporary transitory short-lived fugacious fugitive provisional temporary interim impermanent transient ephemeral fleeting momentary brief short-term tentative experimental preliminary introductory probationary trial acting formal official authorized approved recognized legitimate lawful legal valid sound substantial solid firm steadfast unwavering unshakeable resolute determined