noun
thinning
Thinning (noun) means the process of removing some plants, hairs, or other things to reduce their density. Example: “The gardener recommended thinning of the carrot seedlings.”
noun
1
The process of removing some plants, hairs, or other things to reduce their density.
"The gardener recommended thinning of the carrot seedlings."
adj
1
Becoming less thick or dense.
"He noticed his hair was thinning at the temples."
How to use thinning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBecoming less dense or thick, or the act of deliberately reducing density.
Common pairings
thinning hair
thinning of the crowd
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Word forms
- Plural
- thinnings
- Comparative
- more thinning
- Superlative
- most thinning
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What does “thinning” mean?
The word “thinning” means the process of removing some plants, hairs, or other things to reduce their density. In plain terms, becoming less dense or thick, or the act of deliberately reducing density.
How do you use “thinning” in a sentence?
Here is “thinning” used in a sentence: “The gardener recommended thinning of the carrot seedlings.”
What part of speech is “thinning”?
Depending on how it is used, “thinning” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “thinning” have?
“Thinning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of removing some plants, hairs, or other things to reduce their density.
