provisional

See also: Provisional

provisional - English

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

Adjective

provisional (not comparable)

  1. 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.
    • The provisional date for the wedding is April 2, but it is subject to confirmation at the church.

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Noun

provisional (plural provisionals)

  1. (philately) A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
  2. (dentistry) An interim denture.

Translations

provisional - Catalan

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

provisional (masculine and feminine plural provisionals)

  1. provisional

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provisional - Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /pɾobisjoˈnal/ [pɾo.β̞i.sjoˈnal]
  • Syllabification: pro‧vi‧sio‧nal

Adjective

provisional (plural provisionales)

  1. provisional
  2. makeshift

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Meaning and Definition of provisional
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