noun
thinning
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
Word Forms
more thinning comparative, thinnings plural, most thinning superlative
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The gardener recommended _____ of the carrot seedlings.