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单词 provisionary
释义

provisionary

adjective

pro·​vi·​sion·​ary prə-ˈvi-zhə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce provisionary (audio)
: provisional

Synonyms

  • ad interim
  • impermanent
  • interim
  • provisional
  • provisory
  • short-term
  • temporary
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Example Sentences

provisionary decrees that were issued by the junta following the coup the provisionary ambassador to the United Nations
Recent Examples on the Web Under the provisionary settlement, Toyota agreed to pay $278.5 million, BMW $131 million, Mazda $75.8 million and Subaru $68.3 million. Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 18 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

provisionary

adjective

1
as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time provisionary decrees that were issued by the junta following the coup

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • interim
  • temporary
  • provisional
  • transitional
  • provisory
  • short-term
  • alternate
  • acting
  • ad interim
  • impermanent
  • proxy
  • intermediary
  • conditional
  • expedient
  • makeshift
  • substitute
  • tentative
  • improvised
  • qualified
  • transitory
  • intermediate
  • limited
  • ephemeral
  • fleeting
  • terminate
  • terminable
  • fugitive
  • contingent
  • short-range
  • short-lived
  • replaceable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permanent
  • final
  • fixed
  • unlimited
  • unconditional
  • long-term
  • unqualified
  • set
  • extended
  • settled
  • eternal
  • standing
  • perpetual
  • lasting
  • everlasting
  • immortal
  • enduring
  • unending
  • endless
  • timeless
  • long-range
  • undying
  • deathless
  • dateless
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2
as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being the provisionary ambassador to the United Nations

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • interim
  • provisional
  • acting
  • temporary
  • provisory
  • proxy
  • ad interim
  • backup
  • makeshift
  • stopgap
  • alternate
  • substitute
  • make-do
  • jackleg

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permanent
  • long-term
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