thickset

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a dense or compact structure; solid and firmly built.

• noun

  A group of people or things that are closely related and form a cohesive unit.

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Antonyms

sleek , slender , slim , svelte , willowy , sparse , thin

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Synonyms

big-boned , stocky , stout , dense , thick

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thickset
set , jet , get , whet

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Variants

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thickset

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Etymology

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The word 'thickset' originated from the Old English word 'thic' meaning 'thick' and 'set' meaning 'placed' or 'put'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thickset' was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

2. The word 'thickset' is often used to describe characters in literature, particularly in fantasy and science fiction genres.

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Related Concepts

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1. compact: Related concept: A term used to describe something that is condensed or closely packed.

2. solid: Related concept: A term used to describe something that is unbroken and entire.

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Culture

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In literature, 'thickset' is often used to describe characters who are physically robust and strong. In art, thickset sculptures or paintings depict dense and solid forms.

How to Memorize "thickset"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense, compact group of objects or people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thickset' with the concept of a dense, solid structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'thick' and 'set' to remember the meaning of 'thickset'.

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