provisional
Pronunciation: /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/
The English word “provisional” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
noun
Etymology
From provision + -al, or else from Middle French provisionnal (modern French provisionnel). Compare Latin prōvīsiōnālis.
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