tenor
Translation
tenor, gist, general meaning
Examples
He is a famous opera tenor.
He is a famous opera tenor.
The general tenor of the meeting was positive.
The general tenor of the meeting was positive.
Grammar Patterns
a tenor a male singer with a high voice He is a famous opera tenor.
the tenor of sth. the general character or meaning of sth. The general tenor of the meeting was positive.
Similar Words
Synonyms (music): high male voice; Synonyms (gist): drift, meaning, purport
Etymology
From Latin 'tenere' (to hold). In music, the voice that 'held' the melody. In discourse, the idea that 'holds' the argument together.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'tenere' (to hold) – the voice that 'holds' the melody, or the idea that 'holds' a discussion together.