Both Uses of "tentative" in "A Wrinkle in Time"

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Both Uses

tentative
in
A Wrinkle in Time
(Edited)

"Leonardo da Vinci?" Calvin suggested tentatively. "And Michelangelo?"
p. 101.1

tentatively = in a hesitant, unsure manner
She stepped forward tentatively.
p. 174.4 *

tentatively = in a careful or unsure way

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(1) (tentative as in: said it tentatively)
done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
(2) (tentative as in: a tentative plan)
subject to change (likely or possibly going to change)
(3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)