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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tenuous

/ˈtɛnjʊəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does tenuous mean?

adjective

Extremely thin or slight in amount or degree; barely perceptible. Having a weak or uncertain connection.

Example

"The evidence was tenuous at best, and the case was eventually dropped."

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