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Uncommontenuous
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.Thin in substance or consistency.
- 2.Insubstantial.
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