Kanipisan (en. Thinness)

/kɑ.niˈpi.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being thin.
The thinness of the cardboard shows that it is not sturdy.
Ang kanipisan ng karton ay nagpapakita na ito ay hindi matibay.
Level of lightness or lack of bulk.
The thinness of her voice did not reach the five verses needed.
Ang kanipisan ng kanyang boses ay hindi umabot sa limang taludtod na kinakailangan.
Assessment of the strength of an object based on its thinness.
The thinness of the glass may indicate a risk in construction.
Ang kanipisan ng salamin ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng panganib sa pagpapatayo.

Etymology

From the word 'kanipis' meaning thin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thinness of air
Symbolizes the slight amount of air in a space.
kanipisan ng hangin
thinness of clothing
Refers to the thin fabric of an attire.
kanipisan ng damit

Related Words

thin
As a noun, it refers to the characteristic of thinness or lack of thickness.
kanipis

Slang Meanings

Money runs out quickly
Oh no, sometimes my salary's thinness makes it disappear right after payday!
Naku, minsan ang kanipisan ng suweldo ko, ubos na agad pag dating ng kinsenas!
There’s already a taste
Sometimes with the thinness of our friendship's formation, I'm confused about what I'm feeling.
Minsan sa kanipisan ng prormasyon ng pagkakaibigan natin, naguguluhan na ako sa nararamdaman ko.