Dictionary
tenuous
Meaning
- Thin in substance or consistency.
- Insubstantial.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/
Etymology
Irregularly formed from Latin tenuis (“thin, slight”) + -ous. Compare tenuious.
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