transcription, транскрипция: [ tentətɪv ]
1.
Tentative agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step.
Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement to hold a preparatory conference next month...
= provisional
≠ firm
ADJ
• ten‧ta‧tive‧ly
The next round of talks is tentatively scheduled to begin October 21st in Washington.
ADV : ADV with v
2.
If someone is tentative , they are cautious and not very confident because they are uncertain or afraid.
My first attempts at complaining were rather tentative...
≠ confident
ADJ
• ten‧ta‧tive‧ly
Perhaps, he suggested tentatively, they should send for Dr Band.
ADV : ADV with v