thin in Latin
thin in Latin is tenuis, subtīlis, vescus — thin means having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
thin in Latin
tenuis
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
subtīlis
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
vescus
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
tenuis
Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
subtīlis
Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
macer
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
tenuis
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
gracilis
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
tenuis
Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.
What does "thin" mean?
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adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
"She sliced the bread into thin, even pieces."
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adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
"He looked thin after weeks of illness."
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adj Runny; of low viscosity.
"Add water if the paint is too thin."
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adj Sparse; not densely packed or crowded.
"Attendance at the meeting was thin this week."
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thin in a sentence
- She sliced the bread into thin, even pieces.
- He looked thin after weeks of illness.
- The greyhound was thin but incredibly fast.
- Add water if the paint is too thin.
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What is "thin" in Latin?
"thin" in Latin is tenuis, subtīlis, vescus. thin means: Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
How do you use "thin" in a sentence?
Example: "She sliced the bread into thin, even pieces." In Latin, "thin" is tenuis, subtīlis, vescus.
Are there other ways to say "thin" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "thin": tenuis, subtīlis, vescus, macer, gracilis.
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