Thinner

/ˈθɪnər/ noun

Definition

a liquid used to dilute paint or other substances

Etymology

from 'thin' plus agent suffix '-er'

Kelly Says

Thinner makes thick paint thinner - it's literally in the name!

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

In weight/body discourse, 'thinner' has been systematically coded as desirable and feminine since mid-20th century advertising; the bias appears in gendered beauty standards that pathologize female bodies.

Inclusive Usage

Use descriptively without moral judgment; avoid using as unmarked positive value. Recognize body diversity without gendered hierarchy.

Inclusive Alternatives

["leaner","lighter","smaller-framed"]

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