tenours
/təˈnʊrz/
noun
- The general character, course, or meaning of something, especially a spoken or written statement.
- She understood the tenour of his speech even though he used complex words.
- The tenour of the conversation shifted from jokes to serious topics.
- The tenour of the meeting was that everyone agreed to the new plan.
- A continuing or prevailing trend or pattern.
- The tenour of life in the small town remained peaceful for decades.
- The tenour of the times was one of optimism and growth.
- The tenour of her letters showed a growing concern for the environment.