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tenuous
adjective
Having thin consistency
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ˈtɛn.ju.əs
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adjective
Having thin consistency
“A tenuous fluid”
adjective
Very thin in gauge or diameter
“A tenuous thread”
adjective
Lacking substance or significance
“Slight evidence”
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A tenuous fluid
A tenuous thread
Slight evidence
A tenuous argument
A thin plot
A fragile claim to fame
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