provisional

Word parts

provision + -al

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Adjective

Positive provisional

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. When something is provisional, it is something that is temporary and may change later.

   I can make a provisional agreement with you right now until we get more details later.

   As the original government was overthrown, a provisional government was set up to take control of the country.

Noun

Singular provisional

Plural provisionals

1. A provisional refers to a temporary stamp that is used locally before an official one is released.