Provisional
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provisional¹
- /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/
Where it comes from
From provision + -al, or else from Middle French provisionnal (modern French provisionnel). Compare Latin prōvīsiōnālis.
adjective
- 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.
noun provisionals
- A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
- 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.
Provisional²
noun Provisionals · Provo
- a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
