What is the root word of tenor?

The root word of "tenor" is tenere, which is a Latin word meaning "to hold".

This makes sense when you consider that the word "tenor" can refer to:

* The general meaning or drift of something (holding onto a central idea).

* The part of a musical composition that is usually sung by a male voice (holding a specific vocal range).

* A continuous state, course, or trend (holding steady over time).