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tenuous

The correct spelling is tenuous.

How to pronounce tenuous

adjective

IPA: /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

Say it like: Ten-uow-s

The correct spelling is tenuous. Thin in substance or consistency. For example: "Far from being amicable, the numbers seemed to turn their backs on each other, and I couldn't find a pair with even the most tenuous connection."

Usage Examples

Far from being amicable, the numbers seemed to turn their backs on each other, and I couldn't find a pair with even the most tenuous connection.

His argument was not convincing in the debate, considering how tenuous it was.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Thin in substance or consistency.
  2. 2.Insubstantial.

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