Provisional

Quick meaning: Provisional is an adjective meaning Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (philately) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
2. (dentistry) An interim denture.

Example Sentences

The provisional date for the wedding is April 2, but it is subject to confirmation at the church.

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

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.

Word Forms

• provisionals

Synonyms for provisional

Depending on context, synonyms include provisory, tentative, conditional, probationary.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include probationary, conditional, tentative, election, instalment, locum.

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