Advertisement
Advertisement
tenuis
[ ten-yoo-is ]
noun
- an unaspirated, voiceless plosive.
tenuis
/ ˈtɛnjʊɪs /
noun
- (in the grammar of classical Greek) any of the voiceless stops as represented by kappa, pi, or tau (k, p, t)
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of tenuis1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Testa minuta oblique conica tenuis pellucida linea albida opaca et fasciis coccineis ornata, anfractibus valde convexis.
Testa ovata cylindrica imperforata tenuis hyalina albida laevis concentrice subrugosa; apice incrassato.
Parietes et radii nunquam, basis interdum, poris perforata; basis interdum admodum tenuis, adeo ut vix distingui possit.
A shrew mouse, Sorex tenuis; supposed to be peculiar to Timor.
In tenui labor, at tenuis non gloria—Slight is the subject of my work, but not the glory.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse