thinness
ˈθɪn.nəs
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Definition of thinness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
appearancestate of being thin or slender
  • Her thinness was noticeable in the group photo.
leanness skinniness slenderness
2.
measurementsmall dimension compared to length or width
  • The thinness of the paper made it easy to tear.
dimension narrowness slenderness
3.
medicalhaving little body fat
  • His thinness was due to his strict diet.
leanness slimness
4.
weaknessRarelacking substance or strengthRare
  • The thinness of the argument was apparent to everyone.
delicacy fragility weakness
5.
fluidTECH.having low viscosityTECH.
  • The thinness of the paint required multiple coats.
fluidity runny watery
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Origin of thinness

Old English, thin (slender) + ness (state of)

Terms with thinness included in their meaning

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thinadv.
producing thinness
in a way that makes a very slight layer
thinness
extremely thin like paper
thinness
quality of being very thin or delicate
thinness
extremely fine or thin, almost invisible
thinness
extremely thin like a toothpick
chemistry
thinness or low density of a gas
health condition
extreme thinness due to lack of flesh
extreme thinness
cause a person to waste away

Examples of thinness in a sentence

  • His thinness was due to a strict diet.
  • The thinness of the ice made it dangerous to walk on.
  • The thinness of the fabric was perfect for summer wear.
  • Her thinness was noticeable in the oversized dress.
  • The doctor was concerned about his thinness.
  • Critics pointed out the thinness of the plot.

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  1. French:minceur, épaisseur réduite, ...
  2. German:Dünnheit, Dünne, ...
  3. Italian:magrezza, sottigliezza, ...
  4. Spanish:delgadez, debilidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:magreza, tenuidade, ...
  6. Chinese:瘦弱, 薄度, ...
  7. Japanese:細さ, 薄いこと, ...
  8. Arabic:نَحافَة, رِقَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָזוֹן, דַּקּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:стройность, слабость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стрункість, слабкість, ...
  12. Hindi:दुबलापन, महीनता, ...
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