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thickness

The correct spelling is thickness.

How to pronounce thickness

noun

IPA: /ˈθɪknəs/

Say it like: Thi-kne-ss

The correct spelling is thickness. The property of being thick (in dimension). For example: "The thickness of the Earth's crust varies from two to 70 kilometres."

Usage Examples

The thickness of the Earth's crust varies from two to 70 kilometres.

We upholstered the seat with three thicknesses of cloth to make it more comfortable to sit on.

Whip the cream until it reaches a good thickness.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The property of being thick (in dimension).
  2. 2.A measure of how thick (in dimension) something is.
  3. 3.A layer.
  4. 4.The quality of being thick (in consistency).
  5. 5.The property of being thick (slow to understand).

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