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   tentative

   /ˈtɛntətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. not certain or fixed; provisional: "a tentative conclusion" Similar provisionalunconfirmedunsettledindefinitepencilled inpreliminaryto be confirmedTBCsubject to confirmationspeculativeconjecturaluntriedunprovenunsubstantiatedexploratoryexperimentaltrialtestpilotrare:provisoryprovisionaryOpposite definite
   • ▪ done without confidence; hesitant: "he eventually tried a few tentative steps round his hospital room" Similar hesitantuncertaincautiousunconfidenttimidhesitatingfalteringshakyunsteadyhaltingwaveringunsuredoubtfuldiffidentinformal:iffyOpposite confident

   Word Origin late 16th century: from medieval Latin tentativus, from tentare, variant of temptare ‘handle, try’.

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   • 1. tentativeness noun

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   How do you use tentative in a sentence?

   • Choose the adjective tentative to describe something you are unsure or hesitant about. On Monday, you can make tentative plans for the weekend, but it's too early to commit to one party or another. Tentative, from the Latin tentātīvus, "testing, trying," always describes something that is uncertain.

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   What is the meaning of tentativeness?

   • 1. of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt: a tentative agreement. 2. unsure; not definite or positive; hesitant: a tentative smile. ten′ta•tive•ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

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   What does tentative mean?

   • Average Jones' still untouched glass, almost full of the precious port, trembled and sang a little tentative response. Tentative definition: of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental. See examples of TENTATIVE used in a sentence.

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   What is a tentative agreement?

   • Tentative agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step. Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement to hold a preparatory conference next month. 2 meanings: 1. provisional or experimental; conjectural 2. hesitant, uncertain, or cautious.... Click for more definitions.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › tentativeTENTATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Tentative means not certain or agreed, or said or done in a careful but uncertain way. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as business, academic, or casual English, with synonyms and translations.

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     TENTATIVENESS definition: 1. the quality of not being...

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     TENTATIVE meaning: 1. (of a plan or idea) not certain or...

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     TENTATIVE definicja: 1. (of a plan or idea) not certain or...

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     TENTATIVELY definition: 1. in a way that shows you are not...

   • Tentative: French Translation

     tentative translate: hésitant/-ante, chancelant/-ante,...

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     TENTERHOOKS definition: 1. worried or nervous about...

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of the word tentative, which means not fully worked out or developed, or hesitant, uncertain. Find out how to cite, translate, and play with this word on Merriam-Webster.com.

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   tentative: 1 adj unsettled in mind or opinion “drew a few tentative conclusions” Synonyms: doubtful unsettled still in doubt adj under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon “just a tentative schedule” Synonyms: probationary , provisional , provisionary conditional imposing or depending on or containing a condition

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › tentativeTENTATIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Tentative means not certain or agreed, or said or done in a careful but uncertain way. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of tentative with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Aug 7, 2013 · Tentative definition: of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental. See examples of TENTATIVE used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning of tentative as an adjective to describe something that is not definite or certain, or someone who is cautious and uncertain. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of tentative.

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    Tentative means not fully worked out, concluded, or agreed on; provisional, or indicating a lack of confidence or certainty; hesitant. See the origin, synonyms, translations, and usage of the word tentative in different contexts.