Thinning

/ˈθɪn.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of making something thinner or less dense.

The thinning of the forest was necessary to prevent wildfires.

A reduction in the density or thickness of a material or substance.

The thinning of the paint made it easier to apply a smooth coat.

The act of removing some plants or crops to allow for better growth of remaining ones.

Thinning the seedlings helped them to grow stronger and healthier.

verb

To make or become thinner or less dense.

She is thinning the soup by adding more water.

To decrease the density or thickness of something.

He started thinning his hair and decided to try a new hairstyle.

To reduce the number of plants or crops in a given area for better cultivation.

They are thinning the rows of corn to allow for better air circulation.

From the verb 'thin', meaning to make thin or lessen density, combined with the suffix '-ing'.

hair thinning

The loss of hair density leading to a finer appearance of hair.

thinning out

To decrease the number of items or amount in a given space.

thin

Having little thickness or density.

thinner

A substance that reduces the viscosity of paint or other liquids.

To decrease or reduce the amount of something quickly.

They started thinning out the crowd at the concert.

Referring to becoming less substantial or significant.

His explanations were thinning as more questions were asked.