adjective
- temporary and subject to change; serving as a temporary arrangement until something permanent is established
Usage: formal
Examples
- The committee made a provisionary decision pending further review.
- They established a provisionary government after the revolution.
- The provisionary budget will be revised next quarter.
- All provisionary agreements must be confirmed in writing.
- The provisionary measures were put in place during the emergency.
- Her provisionary appointment lasted six months.