Thinness

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪnnəs/

Definitions of thinness

noun the quality or state of being thin

Example Sentences

A1 She admired the thinness of the paper.

A2 The doctor warned him about the dangers of extreme thinness.

B1 The thinness of the ice made it unsafe to walk on.

B2 Her extreme thinness raised concerns among her friends.

C1 The artist's painting captured the delicate thinness of the flower petals.

C2 The thinness of the fabric made it perfect for summer dresses.

Examples of thinness in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that the patient's thinness was due to a combination of genetics and a fast metabolism.

informal I envy her thinness, she can eat anything without gaining weight.

slang She's always been skinny, but lately her thinness is starting to worry me.

figurative The thinness of his argument was evident when he couldn't provide any supporting evidence.

Grammatical Forms of thinness

• plural: thinnesses
• comparative: thinner
• superlative: thinnest
• present tense: is thinning
• future tense: will thin
• perfect tense: has thinned
• continuous tense: is thinning
• singular: thinness
• positive degree: thin
• infinitive: to thin
• gerund: thinning
• participle: thinned

Origin and Evolution of thinness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thinness' originated from the Old English word 'thynne', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'thunnuz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thinness' has retained its original meaning of being slender or narrow, but has also come to be associated with lacking substance or depth in various contexts.