English Explanatory Dictionary

tentative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
  2. A schedule for an event or a programme.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
  2. Uncertain; subject to future change.
  3. Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛntətɪv/ /ˈtɛntəʔɪf/ /ˈtɛntəhɪf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tentative.wav

Word forms

tentative tentatives more tentative most tentative

Etymology

From Medieval Latin tentātīvus (“trying, testing”), from tentō, past participle tentātus (“to try, test”); see tent, tempt.

Antonyms

conclusive definitive certain

Derived words

tentatively tentativeness tentative wound
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