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thinness

thin·ness

US/ˈθɪnɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

  • “the tenuity of a hair”
  • “the thinness of a rope”
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2.

the property of having little body fat

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3.

the trait of being easily persuaded

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4.

a consistency of low viscosity

  • “he disliked the thinness of the soup”
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Origin

From Middle English thynnesse, from Old English þynnes (“thinness, slightness of density, lack of density, tenuity, fluidity, poverty, feebleness of sight, weakness”), equivalent to thin + -ness.

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