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Tenuis

Noun

A term used in phonetics to describe a sound produced without any audible friction or aspiration.

Example Sentence:

The sound of the letter 'p' in the word 'pat' is considered a tenuis.

Adjective

1. Delicate or thin in size or consistency.

2. Having a soft or muted sound.

Example Sentences:

1. The tenuis branches of the tree swayed gently in the wind.

2. The tenuis notes of the piano added a touch of elegance to the performance.

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