PROVISIONAL definition: 1. for the present time but likely to change: 2. for the present time but likely to change: 3…. Learn more.

The meaning of PROVISIONAL is serving for the time being : temporary. How to use provisional in a sentence.

Define provisional. provisional synonyms, provisional pronunciation, provisional translation, English dictionary definition of provisional. adj. 1. Provided or serving only for the time being.

You use provisional to describe something that has been arranged or appointed for the present, but may be changed soon. A provisional date for the meeting has been set for June the 15th.

Definition of provisional adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word provisional, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

provisional /prəˈvɪʒənəl/, (less commonly)provisionary /prəˈvɪʒənərɪ/ adj subject to later alteration; temporary or conditional: a provisional decision

• I've made a booking at the hotel, but it's only provisional - I'll have to confirm it soon. • You have to get a provisional licence until you pass your test.

Provisional definition: providing or serving for the time being only; existing only until permanently or properly replaced; temporary.. See examples of PROVISIONAL used in a sentence.

Aug 17, 2025 · provisional (not comparable) Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.