tentatively

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing uncertainty or doubt; not decided or confirmed.

• adjective

  Providing or expressing an answer, proposal, or decision that is not final or binding.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tentatively
tentatively , hospitably , applicably , complacably , irreversibly

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Homophones

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1. Tentatively (English) : Expressing uncertainty or doubt; not decided or confirmed.
   

2. Tentatively (English) : Relating to a tent or tents.
   

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Variants

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tentatively

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Forms

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tentatively (adverb), tentatively (adjective), tentatively (verb)

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tentare' meaning 'to test' or 'to try'. The word 'tentatively' comes from the verb 'to tent', which means 'to put forward a proposal or suggestion'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'tentatively' was first used in English in the 15th century?

2. The word 'tentatively' has been used in over 1,000 different works of literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hesitation: A feeling of uncertainty or doubt, often accompanied by a delay in action or decision-making.

2. Indecision: The inability to make a choice or come to a decision.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tentatively' has been used to express uncertainty, doubt, or hesitation in characters' actions and decisions. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's invitation to Daisy as 'tentative' due to his fear of rejection. In music, 'tentatively' can be found in the title of the song 'Tentatively, Mine' by The Mamas & The Papas, which deals with the uncertainty and ambiguity of relationships.

How to Memorize "tentatively"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person expressing uncertainty or doubt by raising their eyebrows, furrowing their forehead, and hesitating before speaking. Imagine yourself in a similar situation and use this visualization to remember the meaning of 'tentatively'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tentatively' with the feeling of uncertainty or doubt, and remember that it expresses a proposal or suggestion that is not final or binding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Tentative' is 'T'esting, 'T'rying, or 'T'emporary.

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