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thin vs tenuous

tenuous vs thin

thin and tenuous both are adjectives.

thin is a verb but tenuous is not a verb.

thin is an adverb but tenuous is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thin No Yes Yes Yes
tenuous No Yes No No
As adjectives, thin and tenuous are synonyms defined as:
  • thin and tenuous: lacking substance or significance
Other synonyms of thin include flimsy, fragile, slight.
thin (adjective) tenuous (adjective)
of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section lacking substance or significance
relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous very thin in gauge or diameter
lacking excess flesh having thin consistency
(of sound) lacking resonance or volume
not dense
very narrow
lacking spirit or sincere effort
lacking substance or significance
thin (verb) tenuous (verb)
take off weight
lose thickness; become thin or thinner
make thin or thinner
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
thin (adverb) tenuous (adverb)
without viscosity
Difference between thin and tenuous

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