# provisory

> English word · Adjective · IPA /pɹəˈvaɪzəɹi/

## Definitions
1. Temporary; pending something more permanent.
2. Containing a proviso or condition.
3. Dependent on a proviso or condition.

## Etymology
From Medieval Latin provisorius, from provis- (supine stem of provideo) + -orius (“-ory”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/provisory