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provisional Synonyms

Another word for provisional

Choosing another word for provisional depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 temporary government until national elections could be held."

Strongest
temporary
interim
provisory
Strong
transitional
makeshift
stopgap
acting

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
tentative
conditional
Strong
contingent
preliminary
probationary
qualified

Opposites of provisional

The opposite of provisional shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

permanent
unconditional
definitive
final
absolute
confirmed
fixed
certain
See all opposites of provisional

• Nearby Words

provincialism
provincially
provision
provisional
provisionally
provisioner
provisions

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