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Definitions for: Tentative [adj] under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional government"; "just a tentative schedule"
[adj] unsettled in mind or opinion; "drew a few tentative conclusions"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ten*ta"tive, a. [L. tentare to try: cf. F. tentatif.
See Tempt.]
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying;
experimental. ``A slow, tentative manner.'' --Carlyle. --
Ten*ta"tive*ly, adv.
Ten*ta"tive, n. [Cf. F. tentative.]
An essay; a trial; an experiment. --Berkley.
Synonyms: conditional, doubtful, probationary, provisional, provisionary, unsettled
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