Provisional

adjective
/prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later

Example Sentences

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

The committee gave its provisional approval to the project.

Example Expressions

provisional government

Synonyms

temporary, interim, tentative, conditional, short-term
Entry 1
temporary, interim, tentative, conditional
Entry 2
temporary, interim, tentative, conditional, short-term

Antonyms

permanent, final, definitive, confirmed, definite
Entry 1
permanent, final, definitive, confirmed
Entry 2
permanent, final, definite

Collocations

provisional government, provisional license, provisional agreement, provisional approval, provisional arrangement
Entry 1
provisional government, provisional license, provisional agreement
Entry 2
provisional approval, provisional government, provisional arrangement

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