Definition of Tenor
Tenor
Ten·or
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person who sings the highest male part in a choir or opera.
e.g. The tenor's powerful voice echoed through the concert hall.
(noun)
the general sense or meaning conveyed in some written or spoken communication;
e.g. I skimmed the letter for the tenor of its message.
(noun)
the broad direction or nature of something, or its general nature;
e.g. Their visit disrupted the peaceful tenor of our daily life.
(noun)
the exact wording or phrasing used in a written document, especially in a legal setting;
e.g. The lawyer argued that the tenor of the document did not justify the accused's actions.
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