24 entries under exploratory topic. ×

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tentative(adjective, new, inferior, sensitive, limited)
11
probationary(adjective, new, unsettled, trial, indefinite)
10
provisionary(adjective, unsettled, indefinite, temporary, tentative)
7
experimental(adjective, new, near, unsettled, extra)
7
transitional(adjective, temporary, tentative, contingent, conditional)
6
test(adjective, new, unsettled, trial, temporary)
6
trial(adjective, new, unsettled, indefinite, untried)
3
pilot(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
3
preliminary(adjective, new, opening, trial, preparation)
2
trial-and-error(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
2
unconfirmed(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, unsettled, vague)
1
developmental(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
1
experiential(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
1
first stage(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
1
inductive(adjective, opening, first, tentative, starting)
1
not final(expression, adjective, unsettled, indefinite, tentative)
1
not settled(expression, adjective, unsettled, indefinite, tentative)
1
on approval(expression, adjective, new, trial, untried)
1
open for consideration(expression, adjective, idiom, unsettled, indefinite)
1
precursory(adjective, opening, first, tentative, starting)
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APASmart Define. (2016). provisional thesaurus. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/provisional/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2016. "provisional thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/provisional/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2016, provisional thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/provisional/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "provisional thesaurus" 26 February 2016. Web. 22 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/provisional/thesaurus/synonyms>