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temptative

temptative is the misconstruction of tentative.

Meaning of tentative

Adjective

tentative (comparative 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.
  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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Questions about temptative

What is temptative the misconstruction of?
Temptative is the misconstruction of tentative.

Words near temptative in the dictionary

  1. temptation
  2. temptational
  3. temptationless
  4. temptations
  5. temptatious
  6. temptative
  7. temptator
  8. temptators
  9. tempted
  10. tempted fate
  11. tempter

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