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provisional Antonyms

Opposite of provisional

Because the opposite of provisional shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed or replaced later.

Usage Example

"The transitional committee established a permanent government until national elections could be held."

Strongest
permanent
definitive
final
Strong
fixed
settled
lasting

• adjective (Context 2)

Subject to further confirmation or conditions; not yet fully decided or conclusive.

Usage Example

"The university sent a unconditional offer of admission, pending the student's final exam scores."

Strongest
unconditional
absolute
confirmed
Strong
certain
conclusive

Similar words to provisional

Words similar to provisional shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

temporary
tentative
interim
provisory
conditional
contingent
transitional
preliminary
See all synonyms of provisional

• Nearby Words

provincialism
provincially
provision
provisional
provisionally
provisioner
provisions

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Provisional. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/provisional
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