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Tentative

//ˈtɛntətɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
  2. 2
    Uncertain; subject to future change.

    "He gave a tentative answer, unsure of the final outcome."

  3. 3
    Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.

    "Her tentative steps showed her nervousness as she entered the room."

Adjective
  1. 1
    under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon wordnet
  2. 2
    unsettled in mind or opinion wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
  2. 2
    A schedule for an event or a programme. Malaysia

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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