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Thinly vs Thingly - What's the difference?

thinly | thingly |

As an adverb thinly

is in a thin, loose, or scattered manner; scantily; not thickly.

As an adjective thingly is

pertaining to the substance of a work, separate from what is conveyed; material, substantive.

thinly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a thin, loose, or scattered manner; scantily; not thickly.

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    thingly

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to the substance of a work, separate from what is conveyed; material, substantive.
  • *2009 , Donald Preziosi, The art of art history: a critical anthology :
    • All works have this thingly character.
  • Actual; real.

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