provisional meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

provisional

adjalso spelled Provisional

/pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

Etymology From provision + -al, or else from Middle French provisionnal (modern French provisionnel). Compare Latin prōvīsiōnālis.

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

Marsden and Jones were named in the provisional squad for the European Championships, to be confirmed before the 30 June deadline.
The provisional date for the wedding is April 2, but it is subject to confirmation at the church.

Synonyms: provisionary
Derived terms: nonprovisional, provisional government, provisional job, provisional license, provisionality, provisionally, provisionalness

noun

Etymology From provision + -al, or else from Middle French provisionnal (modern French provisionnel). Compare Latin prōvīsiōnālis.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Philately A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.

Dentistry, Medicine, Sciences An interim denture.

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.2015, Stuart J. Froum, Dental Implant Complications, page 518:

noun

a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army

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