Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenuous
adjective
/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/
Definition
Very weak or slight; having little substance or strength.
Examples
- His argument was based on a tenuous connection between the two events.
- The thread was so tenuous that it could easily break.
- They had a tenuous relationship that seemed to fluctuate often.
Meaning
The term ‘tenuous’ describes something that is not strong, substantial, or firmly established.
Synonyms
- weak
- flimsy
- fragile
- thin
- insubstantial
