tenuous
Advanced/ˈten.ju.əs/
- adjective
- Having little substance or strength
tenuous in a sentence
- “Your argument is very tenuous, since it relies so much on speculation and hearsay.”
- “He has a tenuous grasp on reality.”
- “The local theater has had a tenuous existence in recent years.”
- “He could demonstrate only a tenuous claim to ownership.”
What does “tenuous” mean?
tenuous (adjective) means having little substance or strength. It is pronounced /ˈten.ju.əs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "tenuous" mean?
- tenuous (adjective) means: Having little substance or strength
- How do you pronounce "tenuous"?
- "tenuous" is pronounced /ˈten.ju.əs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "tenuous" in a sentence?
- Here is "tenuous" used in a sentence: Your argument is very tenuous, since it relies so much on speculation and hearsay.
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