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provisory

Syllabification: (pro·vi·so·ry)
Pronunciation: /prəˈvīzərē/

Definition of provisory

adjective

  • 1 rare subject to a proviso; conditional.

Origin:

early 17th century: from French provisoire or medieval Latin provisorius, from provis- 'foreseen, attended to', from the verb providere (see provide)

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Definition of provisory in the British & World English dictionary