provisional

See also: Provisional

English

Etymology

From Middle French provisionnal (compare French provisionnel).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

Adjective

provisional (not comparable)

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

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Noun

provisional (plural provisionals)

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

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Catalan

Etymology

From provisió + -al.

Pronunciation

  • (Balearic, Valencian) IPA(key): /pɾo.vi.zi.oˈnal/
  • (Central) IPA(key): /pɾu.bi.zi.uˈnal/

Adjective

provisional (masculine and feminine plural provisionals)

  1. provisional
    Synonym: provisori

Derived terms

  • provisionalitat
  • provisionalment

Spanish

Etymology

From provisión + -al.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɾobisjoˈnal/, [pɾoβisjoˈnal]

Adjective

provisional (plural provisionales)

  1. provisional
    Synonym: provisorio

Derived terms

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