tenuous

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Phonetic Respelling: [ ten-yoo-uhs ]

Definition: Play

adj. thin in form; flimsy; weak; thin slender or slight in form -from Latin root 'tunuis' meaning THIN-

Sentence: Play Play

He has a tenuous understanding of mathematics.

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He has a tenuous understanding of mathematics.

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Synonyms: Play

flimsy; fragile; frail; groundless; thin; slender

Antonyms: Play

convincing; strong; substantial; brawny; massive

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