adjective existing only in a story or novel; made-up or invented.A fictional town is the setting of this historically-based novel. See the full entry

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adjective not suitable, applicable, or correct.The machine was damaged by improper use. See the full entry

adjective not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional.We’ve thought of a tentative solution, but we need to discuss it with the others. See the full entry

noun the condition or quality of being willing to follow rules or orders.Obedience is an essential quality for a nun to have. See the full entry