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pre·ten·ta·tive

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  1. Pretentativeadjective

    fitted for trial beforehand; experimental

  2. Etymology: [Pref. pre- + tentative: cf. L. praetentare to try beforehand.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pretentative in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pretentative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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