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Definition of Tenuity
1. Noun. Relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width. "The thinness of a rope"
Generic synonyms: Dimension
Derivative terms: Slender, Slender, Tenuous, Thin
Antonyms: Thickness
2. Noun. A rarified quality. "The tenuity of the upper atmosphere"
Generic synonyms: Denseness, Density
Derivative terms: Rare, Tenuous
3. Noun. The quality of lacking intensity or substance. "A shrill yet sweet tenuity of voice"
Definition of Tenuity
1. n. The quality or state of being tenuous; thinness, applied to a broad substance; slenderness, applied to anything that is long; as, the tenuity of a leaf; the tenuity of a hair.
Definition of Tenuity
1. lack of substance or strength [n -ITIES]
Medical Definition of Tenuity
1. 1. The quality or state of being tenuous; thinness, applied to a broad substance; slenderness, applied to anything that is long; as, the tenuity of a leaf; the tenuity of a hair. 2. Rarily; rareness; thinness, as of a fluid; as, the tenuity of the air; the tenuity of the blood. 3. Poverty; indigence. 4. Refinement; delicacy. Origin: L. Tenuitas, from tenuis thin: cf. F. Tenuite. See Tenuous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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