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tenuous Definition and Meaning in English (tenuous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:weakflimsyfragile
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Tenuous definition: Something tenuous is very weak, slight, or insubstantial, often lacking a firm basis or strength.

Definitions of Tenuous

  1. 1adjective

    Something tenuous is very weak, slight, or insubstantial, often lacking a firm basis or strength.

Example Sentences

“The link between the two events was tenuous at best.”

“She held onto a tenuous hope that things would improve.”

“His argument was based on tenuous evidence.”

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nountenuousness
adverbtenuously

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Tenuous definition: Something tenuous is very weak, slight, or insubstantial, often lacking a firm basis or strength.
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'Tenuous' translates to 'tenuous' in English. Tenuous definition: Something tenuous is very weak, slight, or insubstantial, often lacking a firm basis or strength.
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