Tentative

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtÉ›ntÉ™tɪv/

Origin

From French tentatif, from Latin tentativus ("trying, testing"), from tento, past participle tentatus ("to try, test"); see tent, tempt.

Full definition of tentative

Noun

1. A trial; an experiment.

Adjective

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

Derived terms

• tentativeness

Anagrams

• attentive