Transcription
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- [pruh-vahy-zoh]
- /prəˈvaɪ zoʊ/
- /prəˈvaɪ.zəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-vahy-zoh]
- /prəˈvaɪ zoʊ/
Definitions of proviso word
- noun plural proviso a clause in a statute, contract, or the like, by which a condition is introduced. 1
- noun plural proviso a stipulation or condition. 1
- noun proviso sth stipulated, condition 1
- countable noun proviso A proviso is a condition in an agreement. You agree to do something if this condition is fulfilled. 0
- noun proviso a clause in a document or contract that embodies a condition or stipulation 0
- noun proviso a condition or stipulation 0
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Origin of proviso
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin prōvīsō, for prōvīsō (quod) it being provided (that), ablative neuter singular of Latin prōvīsus, past participle of prōvidēre to provide
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Parts of speech for Proviso
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
proviso popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
proviso usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for proviso
noun proviso
- circumstance — The circumstances of a particular situation are the conditions which affect what happens.
- clause — A clause is a section of a legal document.
- desiderata — something wanted or needed.
- desideratum — something lacked and wanted
- grain of salt — salt crystal
Top questions with proviso
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