Definition

In a way that is temporary or not permanent, often used until something is confirmed or decided.

Example

The committee made a provisionally decision until they could gather more information.

Conversation

Are we meeting up at the café today?

Yeah, but I think we should do it provisionally until we check our schedules.

That makes sense; I don't want to commit just yet.

Exactly! Let's just keep it flexible for now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Provisionally → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and "vision" (from Latin "visio", meaning sight or seeing) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word "provisionally" means in a manner that is temporary or for the time being, as if providing for a situation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'for' ('pro-') and 'sight' ('visio') to remember that 'provisionally' means something is provided for a time or temporarily.

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