Synonyms for provisional
- adjective
- noun
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Tentative
Other
Noun
Definitions
- adj. 1
Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
The provisional date for the wedding is April 2, but it is subject to confirmation at the church.
- n. 1
A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- provisionals → conditionals, contingents, provisories…
Example sentences
- tentative The parties have reached a tentative agreement.
- probationary How long does the probationary period last?
- temporary The banker's pay cut was temporary, not permanent.
- interim It was only supposed to be an interim solution.
- transitional The need for a transitional object is not an illness.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| provisional | falling | |
| tentative | falling | |
| probationary | falling | |
| provisionary | steady | |
| temporary | falling | |
| interim | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- working2, interim3
- 9 letters
- temporary4, tentative3, provisory
- 10 letters
- contingent3
- 11 letters
- conditional4
- 12 letters
- transitional4, probationary5, provisionary
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (working2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- provisoire
- Italiano
- provvisorio
- Español
- provisional
- Deutsch
- provisorisch
- Català
- provisional