'Tentative' definitions:

Definition of 'tentative'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule" [syn: probationary, provisional, provisionary, tentative]
adjective
Unsettled in mind or opinion; "drew a few tentative conclusions" [syn: doubtful, tentative]

Definition of 'Tentative'

From: GCIDE
  • Tentative \Ten*ta"tive\, a. [L. tentare to try: cf. F. tentatif. See Tempt.] Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental. "A slow, tentative manner." --Carlyle. -- {Ten*ta"tive*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Tentative'

From: GCIDE
  • Tentative \Ten*ta"tive\, n. [Cf. F. tentative.] An essay; a trial; an experiment. --Berkley. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'tentative'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Tentative'