provisionality

pro·vi·sion·al

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Definitions of provisionality word

adjective provisionality providing or serving for the time being only; existing only until permanently or properly replaced; temporary: a provisional government. 1
adjective provisionality accepted or adopted tentatively; conditional; probationary. 1
adjective provisionality (usually initial capital letter) of or being the wing of the Irish Republican Army that follows a policy of violence. 1
noun provisionality Philately. a stamp that serves temporarily, pending the appearance of the regular issue, or during a temporary shortage of the regular stamps. 1
noun provisionality a provisional member of a group. 1
noun provisionality (usually initial capital letter) a member of the Provisional wing of the Irish Republican Army. 1

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

First recorded in 1595-1605; provision + -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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