| 释义 |
† preˈtentative, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. prætent-āre to search or try before + -ative; or f. pre- A. 3 + tentative.]
Tentative beforehand.
1620Wotton in Reliq. (1672) 507 This is but an exploratory, and pretentative purpose between us..about the form whereof, and the matter, we shall consult to morrow. |