Definition of Tenuous

1. Adjective. Having thin consistency. "A tenuous fluid"

Similar to: Thin
Derivative terms: Tenuity

2. Adjective. Very thin in gauge or diameter. "A tenuous thread"
Similar to: Thin
Derivative terms: Tenuity

3. Adjective. Lacking substance or significance. "A fragile claim to fame"
Exact synonyms: Flimsy, Fragile, Slight, Thin
Similar to: Insignificant, Unimportant
Derivative terms: Slightness, Tenuity, Thinness

Definition of Tenuous

1. a. Thin; slender; small; minute.

Definition of Tenuous

1. Adjective. Thin in substance or consistency. ¹

2. Adjective. Lacking importance. ¹

3. Adjective. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tenuous

1. having little substance or strength [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tenuous

tentwort
tenty
tenuazonic acid
tenue
tenues
tenuiexenous
tenuifolious
tenuin
tenuious
tenuiroster
tenuirostral
tenuirostres
tenuis
tenuities
tenuity
tenuous (current term)
tenuously
tenuousness
tenuousnesses
tenurable
tenure
tenure-track
tenure track
tenured
tenureless
tenures
tenuretrack
tenurial
tenurially
tenuring

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