thinness

• Nom décrivant la qualité ou l'état d'être mince, qui peut se rapporter à une petite dimension physique, une faible teneur en graisse corporelle, une étroitesse, une rareté ou une faible viscosité.

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.

indénombrable

1. Small thicknessB2formal

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

   finesse (épaisseur faible)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfinenessslendernessslightnessslimnesstenuity

   Antonymesthickness

2. B1formal

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

   minceur

   • 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.

   Synonymesleannessskinninessslendernessslightnessslimness

   Antonymescorpulencefatnessobesityplumpness

3. NarrownessB2formal

   The property of being very narrow or slender in width.

   Étroitesse (en largeur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfinenessnarrownessslendernessslightnessslimnesstenuity

   Antonymesbreadthbroadnessthicknesswidth

4. Scarcity or sparsenessC1formal

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

   rareté, parcimonie

   • 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.

   Synonymesdearthinsufficiencymeagernesspaucityrarityscantinessscarcitysparsenesssparsity

   Antonymesabundancecopiousnessdensityplenitudeprofusion

5. C1formalscientific

   A consistency characterized by low viscosity, flowing easily.

   Faible viscosité

   • 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.

   Synonymesfluidityliquidityrunninesswateriness

   Antonymesthickness