provisional — arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; temporary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; temporary
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈvɪʒənəl/
Example Sentences
- The new employee received a provisional ID card that expires in 30 days.
- My provisional driver's license came with a embarrassing photo that made me look like a confused hamster.
- The provisional peace treaty lasted exactly three days before both sides started arguing about pizza toppings again.
provisional
ADJECTIVE[/prəˈvɪʒənəl/]
arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later; temporary
The provisional government sets up a temporary office in the old town hall.
PRO checks his VISION with AL - all plans look temporary!
Provisional divisional plans need conditional approval
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'provisus' (past participle of 'providere', meaning 'to foresee' or 'to provide for'), combined with the suffix '-ional' meaning 'relating to or characterized by'.
Breakdown
provision (from Latin provisus, 'foreseen' or 'provided') + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = provisional (relating to or serving as a temporary provision)
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📝Examples
“The new employee received a provisional ID card that expires in 30 days.”
“My provisional driver's license came with a embarrassing photo that made me look like a confused hamster.”
“The provisional peace treaty lasted exactly three days before both sides started arguing about pizza toppings again.”
“All appointments are provisional until the final schedule is confirmed.”
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