thickness — the state or quality of being thick; the distance through an object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of being thick; the distance through an object
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɪknəs/
Example Sentences
- The pizza chef argued that the thickness of the dough was more important than the toppings.
- My grandmother's glasses had the thickness of bulletproof windows.
- The engineer calculated the exact thickness needed for the bridge support.
thickness
NOUN[/ˈθɪknəs/]
the state or quality of being thick; the distance through an object
The thickness of the ice made it safe to walk across the lake.
The thickness of the book made it difficult to fit into the bag.
The tree's thickness showed its fitness as every witness admired its strength.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Thickness derives from Old English 'thicce,' meaning 'thick' or 'dense,' combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness.' The word evolved to denote the quality or state of being thick, solidifying its modern sense through centuries of English usage.
Breakdown
thick (adjective meaning dense or of considerable depth) + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting a state, quality, or condition).
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📝Examples
“The pizza chef argued that the thickness of the dough was more important than the toppings.”
“My grandmother's glasses had the thickness of bulletproof windows.”
“The engineer calculated the exact thickness needed for the bridge support.”
“The book's thickness made it perfect for killing mosquitoes and impressing professors.”
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