English Explanatory Dictionary

provisory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Temporary; pending something more permanent.
  2. Containing a proviso or condition.
  3. Dependent on a proviso or condition.
noun
  1. Synonym of provisional.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈvaɪzəɹi/

Word forms

provisory more provisory most provisory provisories

Etymology

From Medieval Latin provisorius, from provis- (supine stem of provideo) + -orius (“-ory”).

Synonyms

provisional conditional

Related words

provide provided provident provider providing provisor

Derived words

provisorily
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