English adjective: tenuous | |||
| 1. | tenuous having thin consistency | ||
| Samples | A tenuous fluid. | ||
| Similar | thin | ||
| Antonyms | thick | ||
| 2. | tenuous very thin in gauge or diameter | ||
| Samples | A tenuous thread. | ||
| Similar | thin | ||
| Antonyms | thick | ||
| 3. | tenuous lacking substance or significance | ||
| Samples | Slight evidence. A tenuous argument. A thin plot. A fragile claim to fame. | ||
| Synonyms | flimsy, fragile, slight, thin | ||
| Similar | insignificant, unimportant | ||
| Antonyms | significant, important | ||