thin-fingered
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/ˌθɪnˈfɪŋɡərd/
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/ˌθɪnˈfɪŋɡəd/
slender fingers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thin-fingered' is a compound word formed from 'thin' and 'fingered', where 'thin' means 'having little thickness' and 'fingered' refers to the fingers.
Historical Evolution
The word 'thin' comes from Old English 'þynne', and 'fingered' is derived from the Old English 'finger', meaning 'finger'.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to the physical characteristic of having slender fingers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having slender or delicate fingers.
The pianist's thin-fingered hands moved gracefully over the keys.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 12:30