Tentative
Pronunciation : Ten*ta"tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. tentare to try: cf. F. tentatif. See Tempt.]
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental. "A slow, tentative manner." Carlyle. -- Ten*ta"tive*ly, adv.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ten*ta"tive
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. tentative.]
Definition : Defn: An essay; a trial; an experiment. Berkley.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913