Tenuis

Translation of "tenuis" into Russian

Noun

/ˈtɛnjʊɪs/

/ˈtɛnjuɪs/

tenuis

tenuities pl

tenues pl

тенуис

The linguist explained the concept of 'tenuis' in phonetics.

Лингвист объяснил концепцию 'тенуис' в фонетике.

Noun

/ˈtɛnjʊɪs/

/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.

Adjective

/ˈtɛnjʊɪs/

/ˈtɛnjuɪs/

Thin; slender; narrow (used chiefly in scientific Latin names and descriptions).

The botanist noted the plant's tenuis stems and delicate foliage.