word
Tentative
TEH-ntuh-tihv
/ˈtɛntʌtɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tentative
Dictionary meaning
Under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon.
Examples
- Drew a few tentative conclusions.
Synonyms: probationary
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