Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenuity
noun
/ˈtɛnjuːɪti/
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Definition
The quality or state of being thin or slender.
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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.
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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.
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Synonyms
- thinness
- slenderness
- delicacy
- fineness
- slightness