| Front | tentative |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈtentətɪv/NAmE /ˈtentətɪv/ adjective 1 (of an arrangement, agreement, etc.) not definite or certain because you may want to change it laterWe made a tentative arrangement to meet on Friday.  tentative conclusions 2 not behaving or done with confidence hesitant a tentative greeting Her English is correct but tentative. I'm taking the first tentative steps towards fitness.  ten•ta•tive•ly/BrE ˈtentətɪvli; NAmE ˈtentətɪvli/ adverb They have tentatively agreed to our proposal.  She smiled tentatively.ten•ta•tive•ness/BrE ˈtentətɪvnəs; NAmE ˈtentətɪvnəs/ noun[uncountable] |
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