Definition

The quality or condition of being slim or having little thickness.

Example

Her thinness made it difficult for her to find clothes that fit well.

Conversation

I read that some people are obsessed with thinness these days.

Yeah, it's kind of crazy how much pressure there is.

It's like they forget that being healthy is more important than thinness.

Exactly! We should focus on feeling good instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thinness → It is formed from "thin" (from Old English "þynne", meaning not thick or slender) and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "thinness" refers to the state of being thin or lacking thickness.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'thin' to remember that 'thinness' means the quality of being thin.

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