Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndənəs/
noun
[mass noun]-
1gentleness and kindness; kindliness: he picked her up in his arms with great tenderness
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feelings of deep affection: tenderness for the opposite sex
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2sensitivity to pain; soreness: abdominal tenderness
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3the quality of being easy to cut or chew; succulence: steak braised to perfect tenderness in a red-wine-and-brandy sauce