Tenuis
Translation of "tenuis" into Russian
tenuis
NounUK
/ˈtɛnjʊɪs/
US
/ˈtɛnjuɪs/
tenuis
tenuities pl
tenues pl
тенуис
The linguist explained the concept of 'tenuis' in phonetics.
Лингвист объяснил концепцию 'тенуис' в фонетике.
Definitions
tenuis
NounUK
/ˈtɛnjʊɪs/
US
/ˈtɛnjuɪs/
In phonetics, a voiceless, unaspirated stop consonant, especially as described in Ancient Greek grammar.
In Classical Greek, π, τ, and κ are classified as tenuis stops.
tenuis
AdjectiveUK
/ˈtɛnjʊɪs/
US
/ˈtɛnjuɪs/
Thin; slender; narrow (used chiefly in scientific Latin names and descriptions).
The botanist noted the plant's tenuis stems and delicate foliage.