tenuity etymology

Etymology:

• Latin: tenuis ("thin," "slender")

Meaning:

• The state of being thin, slender, or delicate
• Lack of substance or strength
• A feeling of insubstantiality or weakness

Origin:

The word "tenuity" comes from the Latin word "tenuis," which means "thin," "slender," or "delicate." It is related to the words "tender" and "tenuous," which also convey the idea of weakness or fragility.

Examples:

• "The tenuity of the glass made me handle it with great care."
• "The tenuity of their evidence did not convince the jury."
• "A feeling of tenuity came over her as she watched the fragile butterfly."

tenuity relate terms

• tenuous

  Etymology The word tenuous comes from the Latin word tenuis meaning thin slender or

• tenuious

  Etymology Latin tenuis meaning thin or slender Ultimately from the Proto Indo Eu