Ten*ta"tive (?), a. [L. tentare to try: cf. F. tentatif. See Tempt.]

Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.

"A slow, tentative manner." Carlyle. -- Ten*ta"tive*ly, adv.

 

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Ten*ta"tive, n. [Cf. F. tentative.]

An essay; a trial; an experiment.

Berkley.

 

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