tentative
noun · adjectiveB2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Danh từ
nounPlural noun:
tentatives
- 1.
A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
- 2.
(Malaysia)A schedule for an event or a programme.
Tính từ
adjectiveComparative
more tentative
Superlative
most tentative
- 1.
Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
- 2.
Uncertain; subject to future change.
He gave a tentative answer, unsure of the final outcome.
We have a tentative plan for the weekend, but nothing is confirmed yet.
- 3.
Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.
Her tentative steps showed her nervousness as she entered the room.
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Nguồn gốc từ
From tentātīvus (trying, testing), from tentō, past participle tentātus (to try, test); see tent, tempt.