tenuous
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British pronunciation
/tˈɛnjuːəs/

Definizione e significato di "tenuous"in inglese

tenuous
01

tenue, debole

very weak or insubstantial
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example
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The theory rested on tenuous assumptions that critics were quick to challenge.
La teoria si basava su ipotesi tenui che i critici si affrettarono a contestare.
02

tenue

very delicate or thin
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example
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The bridge was supported by tenuous cables that swayed in the wind.
Il ponte era sostenuto da cavi tenui che oscillavano al vento.
03

tenue, diluito

(of liquids) having a weak or diluted consistency, similar to being thin or watery
example
Esempi
The artist 's paint became tenuous when he added too much solvent, making it hard to work with.
La pittura dell'artista è diventata tenue quando ha aggiunto troppo solvente, rendendola difficile da lavorare.
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