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provincialist

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪst/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who comes from a specific province or region, often used to describe someone who has a limited perspective or is not familiar with larger or more cosmopolitan areas.

Example: As a provincialist, he often preferred the traditions of his hometown over the trends of the city.

provincially

IPA: /prəˈvɪnʃəli/

KK: /prəˈvɪnʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a province or region, often implying a limited or narrow perspective.

Example: The festival was celebrated provincially, highlighting local traditions and customs.

provirus

IPA: /ˈproʊvaɪrəs/

KK: /ˈproʊvaɪrəs/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that becomes part of the genetic material of a host cell and can be copied along with it without destroying the cell.

Example: The provirus can remain dormant in the host's DNA for many years before becoming active.

provisional

IPA: /prəˈvɪʒənl/

KK: /prəˈvɪʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that is temporary or not permanent, often used to describe arrangements or conditions that are meant to last only for a short time.

Example: The committee made a provisional decision until all the facts were reviewed.

noun

Definition: A person who is temporarily hired for a job or a member of a temporary group, often before they qualify for a permanent position or status.

Example: The company hired several provisionals to help during the busy season.

provisionally

IPA: /prəˈvɪʒənəli/

KK: /prəˈvɪʒənəli/

adverb

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.

provisionary

IPA: /prəˈvɪʒənəri/

KK: /prəˈvɪʒənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is temporary or intended to last only for a limited time.

Example: The committee made a provisionary decision until the final vote could be taken.

proviso

IPA: /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

KK: /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

noun

Definition: A specific condition or requirement that must be met in a legal document or agreement.

Example: The contract included a proviso that the work must be completed by the end of the month.

provisory

IPA: /prəˈvɪzəri/

KK: /prəˈvɪzəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is temporary or conditional, often used to describe agreements or arrangements that are not permanent.

Example: The team made a provisory agreement until a final decision could be reached.

provitamin

IPA: //ˈproʊvaɪˌtɪmɪn//

KK: /ˈproʊvaɪˌtɪmɪn/

noun

Definition: A substance that the body can change into a vitamin through normal processes. For example, carotene can be converted into vitamin A.

Example: Carotene is a provitamin that helps the body produce vitamin A.

provocateur

IPA: /prəˈvɒkəˌtɜː/

KK: /prəˈvɑːkəˌtɜr/

noun

Definition: A person who provokes or incites others, often for political or social reasons.

Example: The journalist was accused of being an agent provocateur, stirring up trouble during the protests.

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