il provvisorio
provisional · temporary
Italian word: provvisorio
Meaning in English
The adjective "provvisorio" means temporary, provisional, or interim. It describes something that is intended to last for a short period of time or until a more permanent solution or condition is found.
Etymology and Parts
- The root is "provvis-" deriving from Latin provisus, meaning "provided," from providere ("to foresee" or "to provide").
- The suffix "-orio" forms adjectives in Italian, indicating something related to the root.
Italian synonyms
- temporaneo
- interinale
- transitorio
- provvisorio/a
Italian antonyms
- definitivo
- permanente
- stabile
Usage examples
- Una soluzione provvisoria fino a quando non prenderanno una decisione definitiva. (A temporary solution until they make a final decision.)
- L'alloggio provvisorio ti permetterà di sistemarti finché non trovi casa. (The temporary accommodation will allow you to settle until you find a house.)
Summary
"Provvisorio" refers to something meant to be temporary or not final, often used in legal, administrative, or everyday contexts to indicate a stopgap or interim status.
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Examples
Questo accordo è solo provvisorio.adjective
This agreement is only provisional.
Le soluzioni trovate erano ancora provvisorie.adjective
The solutions found were still temporary.
Abbiamo scelto un ingresso provvisorio finché non finiscono i lavori.adjective
We chose a temporary entrance until the work is finished.
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