tenuous
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British pronunciation
/tˈɛnjuːəs/

Definition & Meaning of "tenuous"in English

tenuous
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02

very delicate or thin

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The spider 's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it.
03

(of liquids) having a weak or diluted consistency, similar to being thin or watery

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The soup was disappointingly tenuous, lacking the rich flavor she had hoped for.
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