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thinness

/ˈθɪn.nəs/

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈθɪn.nəs/

indénombrable

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.

ruСуществительное, описывающее качество или состояние тонкости, которое может относиться к малому физическому размеру, низкому содержанию жира в теле, узости, разреженности или низкой вязкости.esSustantivo 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.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand beschreibt, dünn zu sein; es kann sich auf geringe physische Dicke, niedrigen Körperfettanteil, Enge, geringe Dichte oder niedrige Viskosität beziehen.ptSubstantivo que descreve a qualidade ou o estado de ser fino, podendo referir-se a pequena espessura física, baixo teor de gordura corporal, estreiteza, rarefação ou baixa viscosidade.zh名词,指薄、细、瘦、稀薄或黏度低等性质或状态,可指物理厚度小、体内脂肪少、狭窄、稀疏或流体稀薄。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة الرقة أو النحول، ويشمل صغر الحجم المادي، وقلة الشحم في الجسم، والضيق، والتخلخل، وقلة اللزوجة.

  1. Small thickness B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruТонкостьesDelgadez (pequeño espesor)frfinesse (épaisseur faible)deDünnheitptFinurazh薄度arالرقّة

    Synonymes: finenessslendernessslightnessslimnesstenuity

    Antonymes: thickness

  2. Little body fat B1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruХудобаesDelgadezfrminceurdeDünnheitptMagrezazharالنحافة

    Synonymes: leannessskinninessslendernessslightnessslimness

    Antonymes: corpulencefatnessobesityplumpness

  3. Narrowness B2 formal

    The property of being very narrow or slender in width.

    • 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.

    ruУзостьesDelgadez (estrechez)frÉtroitesse (en largeur)deEngeptEstreitezazh窄度arالضيق

    Synonymes: finenessnarrownessslendernessslightnessslimnesstenuity

    Antonymes: breadthbroadnessthicknesswidth

  4. Scarcity or sparseness C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruРедкостьesescasezfrrareté, parcimoniedeDünnheitptEscassezzh稀疏arالندرة

    Synonymes: dearthinsufficiencymeagernesspaucityrarityscantinessscarcitysparsenesssparsity

    Antonymes: abundancecopiousnessdensityplenitudeprofusion

  5. Low viscosity C1 formal scientific

    A consistency characterized by low viscosity, flowing easily.

    • 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.

    ruЖидкая консистенцияesfluidezfrFaible viscositédeDünnflüssigkeitptConsistência líquidazh稀薄度arقِوَام مَائِع

    Synonymes: fluidityliquidityrunninesswateriness

    Antonymes: thickness

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