Synonyms & related words for proviso

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of proviso — including provision, stipulation, clause, terms, prerequisite. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to proviso

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Synonyms for proviso

Common synonyms for proviso include provision, stipulation, clause, terms, prerequisite — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does proviso come from?

The word proviso breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pro-, from Latin pro (“before, ahead”); and -vid, from Latin videre (“to see”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.