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- US Pronunciation
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- [ten-der]
- /ˈtɛn dər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ten-der]
- /ˈtɛn dər/
Definitions of tenderest word
- adjective tenderest soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak. 1
- adjective tenderest weak or delicate in constitution; not strong or hardy. 1
- adjective tenderest (of plants) unable to withstand freezing temperatures. 1
- adjective tenderest young or immature: children of tender age. 1
- adjective tenderest delicate or soft in quality: tender blue. 1
- adjective tenderest delicate, soft, or gentle: the tender touch of her hand. 1
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Origin of tenderest
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English, variant of tendre < Old French < Latin tenerum, accusative of tener tender
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Parts of speech for Tenderest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tenderest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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