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Tentative vs Definite - What's the difference?

tentative | definite |

As nouns the difference between tentative and definite

is that tentative is a trial; an experiment while definite is anything that is defined or determined.

As adjectives the difference between tentative and definite

is that tentative is of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental while definite is having distinct limits.

tentative

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A trial; an experiment.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
  • Uncertain; subject to future change.

    • Derived terms

    * tentativeness

    External links

    * *

    Anagrams

    * attentive ----

    definite

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having distinct limits.
    • definite''' dimensions; a '''definite''' measure; a '''definite period or interval
  • * Whewell
    • Elements combine in definite proportions.
  • Free from any doubt.
    • definite knowledge
  • Determined; resolved.
    • (Shakespeare)
  • (linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
    • the definite article

    Antonyms

    * indefinite

    Related terms

    * definitely * definitive * unquestionable * decided * definite article

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.
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