thinness

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lack of depth, extent, or thickness.

  - "The paper was so thin that I could see through it."
  - "The model was criticized for her thinness."
  - "The soup was too thin and needed more thickener."

• Noun

  A state or quality of being thin.

  - "He struggled to maintain his thinness for the role."
  - "The thinness of the ice made it dangerous to walk on."
  - "She was proud of her thinness and took great care of her figure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thinness
dimes , crimes , chimes

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Variants

List of all variants of thinness that leads to same result
thin , thin on the ground , thinly , thinner , thinness , thinnesses , thinnest , thinnish

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'thynnes' from 'thynan' meaning 'to thicken, make thick'

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Trivia

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1. The thinnest material known to man is graphene, which is only one atom thick.

2. In some cultures, thinness is considered a sign of wealth and prosperity, as it indicates that one can afford to eat less and still maintain a healthy weight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anorexia: A mental disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss, often resulting from a distorted body image and a fear of gaining weight.

2. Bulimia: A mental disorder characterized by binge eating and purging, often driven by a desire to control weight and body shape.

3. Body positivity: A social movement promoting the acceptance of all body types and shapes as beautiful and worthy of respect.

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Culture

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Thinness has been a cultural obsession in many societies, particularly in the Western world, where it is often associated with beauty and desirability. It has been the subject of art, literature, and music, as well as a source of anxiety and body dysmorphia for many people.

How to Memorize "thinness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thin piece of paper or a thin person to memorize the meaning of thinness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thin' with words like 'slender', 'lithe', or 'lean' to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thin Is In' to remember the meaning of thinness as a desirable quality.

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