thinness

[ˈθɪn.nəs]

thinness Definition

  • 1the quality or state of being thin
  • 2lack of thickness or depth

Using thinness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thinness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The thinness of the ice made it dangerous to walk on.

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    The thinness of the paper made it easy to tear.

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    The thinness of her hair made her self-conscious.

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    The dress accentuated her thinness.

thinness Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for thinness

Phrases with thinness

  • a small, seemingly insignificant change that will likely lead to much larger, more significant changes in the future

    Example

    Allowing employees to work from home occasionally may be the thin end of the wedge towards a fully remote workforce.

  • paper-thin

    extremely thin, as thin as a sheet of paper

    Example

    The paper-thin walls of the apartment allowed us to hear our neighbors' conversations.

  • razor-thin

    extremely thin, as thin as a razor blade

    Example

    The election results were so close that the margin of victory was razor-thin.

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Summary: thinness in Brief

The term 'thinness' [ˈθɪn.nəs] refers to the quality or state of being thin, or the lack of thickness or depth. It can describe physical objects such as ice, paper, and hair, as well as people's bodies. 'Thinness' is often used in phrases like 'the thin end of the wedge,' which denotes a small change that will lead to larger ones, and 'paper-thin' and 'razor-thin,' which describe extreme thinness.