Thickness

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪknəs/

Definitions of thickness

noun the quality or state of being thick

Example Sentences

A1 The thickness of the paper is 2 millimeters.

A2 She measured the thickness of the book with a ruler.

B1 The thickness of the ice on the pond was dangerously thin.

B2 The thickness of the walls in this old building provide excellent insulation.

C1 The thickness of the steel beams is crucial for the stability of the bridge.

C2 The thickness of the atmosphere on Venus is much greater than on Earth.

adjective describing word that modifies a noun (e.g. thick)

Example Sentences

A1 The blanket is soft and thin, not thick.

A2 The paper is of medium thickness, not too thin or thick.

B1 The steak was cooked perfectly, with just the right thickness.

B2 The walls of the old castle were built with impressive thickness to withstand attacks.

C1 The ice on the lake had a thickness of at least 10 inches, making it safe to walk on.

C2 The artist meticulously painted each layer, creating a masterpiece with incredible depth and thickness.

Examples of thickness in a Sentence

formal The thickness of the steel plate is crucial for its structural integrity.

informal I can't believe the thickness of that sandwich, it's huge!

slang Check out the thickness of those new sneakers, they're dope.

figurative The thickness of her accent showed she was a true native of the region.

Grammatical Forms of thickness

plural

thicknesses

comparative

thicker

superlative

thickest

present tense

thickens

future tense

will thicken

perfect tense

has thickened

continuous tense

is thickening

singular

thickness

positive degree

thick

infinitive

thicken

gerund

thickening

participle

thickened

Origin and Evolution of thickness

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'thickness' originated from the Old English word 'thicness' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'thikhniss'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thickness' has retained its original meaning of the measure of the distance between opposite sides of something, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe density, consistency, or fullness of a substance or material.