provisionally
3
5.7
- adverb
- /prəˈvɪʒənəli/
:
provisionalmente
- In such cases, the data are typically released provisionally with the understanding that they could change in the future.
- provisionally approved
- provisionally accepted
- provisionally recognized
And this potential planet was provisionally identified by Constantine and Mike Brown.
- And this potential planet was provisionally identified by Constantine and Mike Brown.
- He held that title provisionally for a short time, but did not do the two year training to actually earn it.
- Originally, I was provisionally charged with possession with intent to endanger life, which is a more serious charge.
Examples
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The committee provisionally approved the funding, but it will be finalized after further discussions.
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Based on the inclusion criteria, 14 studies were provisionally accepted.
Academic text (2012) -
And this potential planet was provisionally identified by Constantine and Mike Brown.
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There, he now provisionally supposes, was his single favorite moment of the day so far.
Fiction book (1995) -
Using World War II as the initial benchmark, we can provisionally identify three generations of political science.
Academic text (1995) -
Thus is she able to reconcile, albeit provisionally, the apparent opposition between the two.
Academic text (1992) -
Only by taking at face value, at least provisionally, the terms of David's self-representation.
Academic text (1990) -
Sensing political backlash, the Supreme Court provisionally affirmed his constitutional right to run.
Academic text (1990) -
He provisionally accepted the job offer, pending a review of the contract details.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will provisionally schedule the meeting for next week.
Synonyms
222
3.2
For a short time and not permanent
30
5.1
In a way that shows hesitation or not being sure
3
4.6
Only if certain requirements are met
1
6.8
For a short time before returning to normal
Antonyms
How Temporary
47
3.7
414
1.0
222
3.2
3
5.7
104
4.8
218
2.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
provisionally = provisional (transparent) = provision + al + ly
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'provisional', yielding a straightforward manner adverb.
Etymology
Provisionally comes from the words provision and provide, built from pro- meaning 'before' and a root meaning 'to see', like 'seeing ahead'. So something done provisionally is put in place 'for now' until a final decision or check is made.