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Tentative vs Discreet - What's the difference?

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Tentative is a related term of discreet.


As adjectives the difference between tentative and discreet

is that tentative is of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental while discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

As a noun tentative

is a trial; an experiment.

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

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    Anagrams

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    discreet

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
    • With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
    John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet .
  • Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

    • Usage notes

    * Do not confuse with discrete .

    Derived terms

    * discreetly * discretion

    Anagrams

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