provisory
UK: prəˈvaɪzəri | US: prəˈvaɪzəri
adj. conditional; dependent on a proviso
adj. temporary; serving for the time being
provisory = provis<provide> + ory<adjective suffix>
- provis (from Latin provisus, past participle of providere "to provide")
Meaning: To foresee, arrange, or supply in advance. - ory (from Latin -orius, forming adjectives)
Meaning: Pertaining to or characterized by.
Etymology Origin:
The word "provisory" originates from the Latin provisus, the past participle of providere ("to provide"). The root provis reflects the idea of foresight or prior arrangement, while the suffix -ory turns it into an adjective meaning "related to provision." Over time, "provisory" evolved to describe something conditional or temporary, emphasizing its dependence on a prior stipulation (proviso).
The agreement was provisory, pending final approval from the board.
His role in the project is provisory until a permanent manager is hired.
The court issued a provisory order to maintain the status quo.
The funding is provisory and may be withdrawn if conditions aren’t met.
A provisory clause was added to the contract to address potential disputes.