tenuous

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Tenuous' refers to something that is thin or weak in terms of quantity, quality, or importance. Like if you've only met someone once, you have a tenuous connection to them.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental discussions, 'tenuous' can represent the fragile state of ecosystems or species. An ecologist might warn, 'This species occupies a tenuous position in its ecosystem and is highly vulnerable to environmental changes.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

We have been receiving several bug reports about the new app update. Something needs adjustment.

Response:

You're correct. Our application's stability is tenuous following the update. We'll prioritize fixing these bugs.

Creative

Scenario:

The script for the ad campaign needs more work. We need powerful storytelling here.

Response:

The current narrative is tenuous, we need to add more depth and relatable elements to the story.