tentative
/ˈtentətɪv/
ten · ta · tive
/ˈten · tə · tɪv/
English Definition
adj. uncertain, not final
Significado en Español
provisional, tentativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tạm thời, thử nghiệm
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Example Sentence
The plan is only tentative.
计划只是暂定的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tentative (exploratory)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “tentative”:
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A
definite
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B
provisional
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C
certain
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D
absolute
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B — provisional.
“tentative” means adj. uncertain, not final
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
They made only a ______ plan, since the weather might still change.
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A
firm
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B
certain
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C
definite
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D
tentative
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D — tentative.
“tentative” means adj. uncertain, not final
Common questions about “tentative”
What does “tentative” mean?
tentative — adj. uncertain, not final. In Chinese: 暂时的，试探性的.
How do you pronounce “tentative”?
tentative is pronounced /ˈtentətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ten · ta · tive.
How do you use “tentative” in a sentence?
The plan is only tentative. (计划只是暂定的。)
What are synonyms for “tentative”?
uncertain, provisional — all close in meaning to tentative (adj. uncertain, not final).
Is “tentative” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. tentative appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tentative”?
tentative (exploratory)
