PROVISIONAL

probationary, provisional, provisionary, tentative

(adjective) under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; “probationary employees”; “a provisional government”; “just a tentative schedule”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

provisional (not comparable)

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

Synonyms

• provisionary

Noun

provisional (plural provisionals)

(philately) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.

Synonym: provisory

(dentistry) An interim denture.

Noun

Provisional (plural Provisionals) (abbreviated as Provo)

a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army

Source: Wiktionary

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Pro*vi"sion*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. provisionnel.]

Definition: Of the nature of a provision; serving as a provision for the time being; -- used of partial or temporary arrangements; as, a provisional government; a provisional treaty.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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