2 entries under this word

Tentative

Tĕn'ta-tive, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. tentatif, Sp. tentativo, from Lat. tentare, to try.] Trying; essaying; experimental. “A slow, tentative manner.” Carlyle.

noun

n. [Fr. tentative, Sp. tentativa, It. tentativo.] An essay; trial. Berkeley.