definition provisional
(for defs. 1, 2). proâ¢viâ²sionâ¢alâ²iâ¢ty, proâ¢viâ²sionâ¢alâ¢ness, n. proâ¢viâ²sionâ¢alâ¢ly, adv. 1  providing or serving for the time being only; existing only until permanently or properly replaced; temporary:a provisional government.