tentative

CEFRB2

/ˈtɛntətɪv/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not certain or final.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A schedule for an event or a programme.

Examples

  • I've made a tentative deal with Tom.

  • Attached is the tentative agenda.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈtɛntəhɪf/
  • /ˈtɛntəʔɪf/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.

  2. Uncertain; subject to future change.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A trial; an experiment; an attempt.

More examples

In context

  • I have a tentative schedule.

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

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

Antonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The company made a blank plan to launch the product next month, but they still need to confirm.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

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