thinness

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de ser delgado, que puede referirse a un pequeño grosor físico, baja cantidad de grasa corporal, estrechez, escasez o baja viscosidad.

A noun describing the quality or state of being thin, which can refer to a small physical dimension, low body fat, narrowness, sparseness, or low viscosity.

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1. Small thicknessB2formal

   The quality of having a relatively small distance between opposite surfaces, as opposed to length or width.

   Delgadez (pequeño espesor)

   • The thinness of the paper made it easy to tear.
   • Engineers tested the thinness of the metal sheet.
   • The thinness of the ice was a safety concern.

   Sinónimosfinenessslendernessslightnessslimnesstenuity

   Antónimosthickness

2. B1formal

   The state of having a slim physique with little body fat.

   Delgadez

   • Her thinness was a result of a strict diet.
   • The model's thinness is often discussed in the media.
   • Extreme thinness can be a sign of health issues.

   Sinónimosleannessskinninessslendernessslightnessslimness

   Antónimoscorpulencefatnessobesityplumpness

3. NarrownessB2formal

   The property of being very narrow or slender in width.

   Delgadez (estrechez)

   • The thinness of the alley made it difficult for cars to pass.
   • He noticed the thinness of the wire used in the circuit.
   • The thinness of the blade allowed for precise cuts.

   Sinónimosfinenessnarrownessslendernessslightnessslimnesstenuity

   Antónimosbreadthbroadnessthicknesswidth

4. Scarcity or sparsenessC1formal

   The quality of being scanty, sparse, or lacking density.

   escasez

   • The thinness of the crowd surprised the organizers.
   • There was a thinness of vegetation in the desert.
   • The thinness of the data made analysis difficult.

   Sinónimosdearthinsufficiencymeagernesspaucityrarityscantinessscarcitysparsenesssparsity

   Antónimosabundancecopiousnessdensityplenitudeprofusion

5. C1formalscientific

   A consistency characterized by low viscosity, flowing easily.

   fluidez

   • The thinness of the oil made it ideal for lubrication.
   • The thinness of the sauce allowed it to spread evenly.
   • The thinness of the paint required multiple coats.

   Sinónimosfluidityliquidityrunninesswateriness

   Antónimosthickness