| Term | provisional |
| Pronunciation | pruh-VIZH-uh-nul, pruh-VIZH-nul |
| Variations | temporary |
| See also | provisional denture, provisional prosthesis, provisional crown |
| Definition | 1. Serving a purpose for the time being. 2. Something that serves a purpose until it can be permanently replaced. |
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