Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tenuity

noun
/ˈtɛnjuːɪti/
Definition
The quality or state of being thin or slender.
Examples
  • The tenuity of the fabric made it suitable for summer clothing.
  • Despite its tenuity, her argument was compelling and impactful.
  • The artist appreciated the tenuity of the lines in his sketch.
Meaning
Tenuity refers to the condition of being thin, delicate, or slight, often used to describe materials, physical traits, or conceptual ideas that lack substance or thickness.
Synonyms
  • thinness
  • slenderness
  • delicacy
  • fineness
  • slightness