tentative.
A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
Meaning & usage
A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
A schedule for an event or a programme.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin tentātīvus (“trying, testing”), from tentō, past participle tentātus (“to try, test”); see tent, tempt.
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
Uncertain; subject to future change.
He gave a tentative answer, unsure of the final outcome.
We have a tentative plan for the weekend, but nothing is confirmed yet.
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
Her tentative steps showed her nervousness as she entered the room.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin tentātīvus (“trying, testing”), from tentō, past participle tentātus (“to try, test”); see tent, tempt.
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