tentative

/'tentətiv/
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tentative

The team made a tentative plan for the project.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not certain or fixed; provisional: Describes something that is not yet finalized, is subject to change, or is done as a trial.
    • Hesitant or uncertain: Describes a manner or approach that is not confident or decisive.
Usage and Examples
  • As an adjective (provisional):
    • We have made a tentative plan for the trip, but it might change.
    • The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, but it's still tentative.
  • As an adjective (hesitant):
    • She gave a tentative smile, unsure of her welcome.
    • He took a few tentative steps into the dark room.
Advanced Usage
  • "Tentative agreement": A preliminary agreement that is not yet final or binding.
    • The two companies have reached a tentative agreement on the merger.
  • "Tentative conclusion": A conclusion that is not definitive and may be revised with new information.
    • Based on the initial data, the researchers drew a tentative conclusion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tentatively (adverb): In a tentative manner.
    • He nodded tentatively, indicating he wasn't completely sure.
  • Tentativeness (noun): The quality or state of being tentative.
    • The tentativeness in her voice was clear.
Synonyms
  • Provisional: Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.
  • Preliminary: Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
  • Hesitant: Tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking.
Antonyms
  • Definite: Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful.
  • Final: Coming at the end of a series.
  • Confident: Feeling or showing certainty about something.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • On a tentative basis: In a provisional or trial manner.
    • The new policy is being implemented on a tentative basis for six months.
  • Tentative steps/strides: Cautious or initial attempts at doing something.
    • The country is taking tentative steps toward economic reform.
tentative

The team made a tentative plan for the project.

Adjective
  1. unsettled in mind or opinion
    • drew a few tentative conclusions
  2. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
    • probationary employees
    • a provisional government
    • just a tentative schedule

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