PROVISIONALLY

provisionally

(adverb) temporarily and conditionally; “they have agreed provisionally”; “was appointed provisionally”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

provisionally (comparative more provisionally, superlative most provisionally)

In a provisional way; temporarily.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*vi"sion*al*ly, adv.

Definition: By way of provision for the time being; temporarily. Locke.

PROVISIONAL

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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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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