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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fragile weak slender thin flimsy insubstantial slight vague remote dubious questionable uncertain unstable precarious shaky unsteady rickety ramshackle dodgy shaky insecure precarious fragile feeble delicate dainty slender tenuous rarefied intangible ephemeral transitory fleeting momentary brief temporary impermanent fragile weak faint slight subtle vague ambiguous obscure unclear indefinite indistinct hazy cloudy murky dim faint remote distant far-off detached disconnected unconnected loose relaxed slack lax weak enfeebled debilitated frail infirm sickly ailing fragile brittle breakable frangible splintery shattery cracky crumbly friable pulverable crushable smashable weak feeble fragile delicate dainty slender

    Meaning of Tenuous

    The primary meaning of the word "tenuous" is describing something as weak or slight.

    Definitions

    • Very weak or slight, barely existing or noticeable
    • * (Of a connection or relation) weak or slight, barely existing or noticeable
    • * (Of an argument or reasoning) weak or slight, barely convincing or persuasive

    Etymology of Tenuous

    The word "tenuous" originates from the Latin word "tenuis," meaning "thin" or "slender," and the suffix "-ous," which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state.
    Historically, the word "tenuous" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something as thin, slender, or weak, and over time its meaning has expanded to include connotations of weakness, slightness, or dubiousness.

    Example Uses

    • The tenuous thread of the spider's web glistened in the morning dew.
    • * The company's financial situation is tenuous, and it may not survive the economic downturn.
    • * The evidence presented in court was tenuous at best, and the jury had reasonable doubts about the defendant's guilt.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strong robust sturdy solid substantial considerable significant powerful forceful vigorous potent intense fierce severe extreme robust resilient hardy tough durable stable secure firm tight close dense thick heavy weighty substantial considerable momentous consequential decisive conclusive definitive certain sure clear evident obvious unmistakable indisputable irrefutable unassailable impregnable invincible invulnerable unshakeable rock-solid foolproof airtight watertight leakproof

    Related Nouns

    connection relation link bond tie association attachment affinity liaison union alliance partnership coalition federation confederation league compact pact agreement accord understanding arrangement contract treaty covenant concord concordance harmony coherence consistency congruence correspondence correlation interrelation interdependence reciprocity mutualism symbiosis communion community fellowship fraternity sorority camaraderie amity friendship acquaintanceship familiarity intimacy closeness proximity nearness contiguity adjacency juxtaposition

    Related Verbs

    connect relate link bind tie associate attach join unite ally partner combine merge federate confederate compact agree accord understand arrange contract treaty covenant concur harmonize cohere correspond correlate interrelate depend reciprocate interact communicate commune fellowship fraternize socialize familiarize intimate befriend acquaint neighbor juxtapose adjoin abut

    Related Adjectives

    connected related linked bonded tied associated attached joined united allied partnered combined merged federated confederated compact agreed accorded understood arranged contracted covenanted concordant harmonious coherent consistent congruent correspondent correlated interrelated interdependent reciprocal mutual symbiotic communal fraternal sororal amicable familiar intimate close near contiguous adjacent juxtaposed neighboring abutting adjacent adjoining conterminous