provisional
word
Definition
Something 'provisional' is temporary and not final, often used until a permanent plan or decision is made.
Usage & Nuances
'Provisional' is formal, common in legal, academic, or official settings (e.g., 'provisional government', 'provisional results'). Often used for things expected to change or be confirmed later. Not the same as 'temporary' in casual speech, which is broader.
Spanish: provisional - temporal - provisionalmentePortuguese (BR): provisório - temporárioPortuguese (PT): provisório - temporárioChinese (Simplified): 临时的 - 暂时的Chinese (Traditional): 臨時的 - 暫時的Hindi: अस्थायी - अंतरिमArabic: مؤقت - مرحلي
Example Sentences
He has a provisional driver's license.
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The meeting date is only provisional for now.
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They gave us a provisional plan to follow.
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The results are provisional until all votes are counted.
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We made a provisional booking at the hotel just in case.
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These rules are provisional and could change next week.
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