Definition

Adverb 1. In a temporary and conditional manner; for the present time, subject to future confirmation or change. An action done "provisionally" is arranged or accepted now but may be altered or finalized later based on new information, conditions, or approval.

Usage

The adverb "provisionally" modifies verbs to indicate that an action, agreement, or status is not final. It is often used in formal, official, or legal contexts. * It describes arrangements made for the immediate future while awaiting a permanent decision. * It indicates that a plan or agreement is accepted but may be revised.

Examples

• The committee provisionally approved the budget, pending a final review next month.
• She was provisionally accepted into the university, contingent on her final exam results.
• The two sides have provisionally agreed to the terms of the contract.

Advanced Usage

• "To be booked/listed/scheduled provisionally": Used to indicate a reservation or plan that is held temporarily.
  • The conference room is provisionally booked for Friday afternoon.
• In legal or parliamentary procedure: Describes a ruling or order that is effective immediately but may be challenged or made permanent later.
  • The judge provisionally allowed the evidence to be presented.

Variants and Related Words

• Provisional (adjective): Temporary and subject to change.
  • A provisional government; a provisional license.
• Provision (noun): The act of providing or supplying something; a condition or requirement in a legal document.
  • The provision of clean water; the contract includes a confidentiality provision.

Synonyms

• Temporarily: For a limited time.
• Conditionally: Subject to specific conditions being met.
• Interim: Intended to be used for an intermediate period of time.
• Tentatively: Not fully worked out or agreed upon; hesitantly.

Antonyms

• Permanently: In a way that lasts indefinitely without change.
• Finally: In a conclusive and definitive manner.
• Definitively: In a way that is conclusive and not subject to revision.

Adverb

1. temporarily and conditionally
   • they have agreed provisionally
   • was appointed provisionally