Word: provisional
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
vi
sion
al
Definition: Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
Morphemes:
Affix: provide
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make possible or attainable.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bringing into being, forth, or into the open
Affix: videō
Language: la
Decoded: video
Meaning: I see
Affix: -sion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Variant of -tion, most common in words inherited directly from Latin with an accusative singular ending in -sionem.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.