tenuity

• Sustantivo que denota la cualidad de ser fino, delgado o de escasa densidad; puede referirse a la delgadez física, a un estado tenue o rarefecho, o a la falta de sustancia, intensidad o contenido.

A noun referring to the quality of being thin, slender, or lacking density; it can describe physical thinness, a rarefied state, or a lack of substance or intensity.

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1. Thinness or slendernessC2formal

   The quality of being thin, slender, or having a small diameter relative to length or width.

   Tenueza o delgadez

   • The tenuity of the wire made it difficult to handle.
   • The tenuity of the thread was barely visible to the naked eye.
   • The tenuity of the stem suggested the plant was fragile.

   Sinónimosdelicacyfinenessslendernessslightnessslimnessthinness

   Antónimoscorpulencedensitysoliditystoutnessthickness

2. Rarity or lack of densityC2formal

   The state of being rarefied, thin, or lacking density, especially in air or gas.

   Tenueza o falta de densidad

   • The tenuity of the air at high altitudes makes breathing difficult.
   • The tenuity of the atmosphere on Mars is a challenge for exploration.
   • The tenuity of the gas in the chamber was measured precisely.

   Sinónimosrarefactionraritysparsenesssparsitythinness

   Antónimoscompactnessdensitysoliditythickness

3. Lack of substance or intensityC2formal

   The quality of being weak, insubstantial, or lacking in depth or significance.

   Tenue, falta de sustancia o intensidad

   • The tenuity of the argument failed to convince the jury.
   • The tenuity of the plot made the novel uninteresting.
   • The tenuity of his excuse was obvious to everyone.

   Sinónimosfeeblenessflimsinessinsubstantialityshallownessslightnesssuperficialitythinnessweakness

   Antónimosdepthintensitysignificancestrengthsubstance