📖 Definitions of "Tentative"
noun
- 1
A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
adjective
- 1
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
- 2
Uncertain; subject to future change.
🔄 Synonyms of "Tentative"
6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| unsettled | Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change. |
| doubtfulnoun | Experiencing or showing doubt, skeptical. |
| provisionary | provisional |
| conditionalnoun | Limited by a condition. |
| probationarynoun | Of, pertaining to, or subject to probation |
| provisionalnoun | Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tentative"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| provisionary | provisional |
| conditional | Limited by a condition. |
| probationary | Of, pertaining to, or subject to probation |
| doubtful | Experiencing or showing doubt, skeptical. |
| unsettled | Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change. |
| provisionalnoun | Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent. |
| experimental | Pertaining to or founded on experiment. |
| projectnoun | A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages. |
| introductory | Introducing; giving a preview, idea or foretaste of. |
| pretrial | Before a trial. |
| indicative | Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something. |
| preliminarynoun | In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory. |
| illustrative | Demonstrative, exemplative, showing an example or demonstrating. |
| exploratory | Serving to explore or investigate. |
| stopgap | Short-term; temporary. |
| stop-gap | (chiefly British spelling) Alternative form of stopgap. [Short-term; temporary.] |
| transitional | of, or relating to a transition |
| interimnoun | Temporary. |
| pre-release | Alternative spelling of prerelease. [Before release.] |
| short-term | Of or pertaining to a short duration of time. |
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