purposefullythinning
adjectiveUK /ˈpɜːpəsfəli ˈθɪnɪŋ/
US /ˈpɜːrpəsfəli ˈθɪnɪŋ/
Making something thinner on purpose.
The gardener is purposefullythinning the carrots so the rest can grow bigger.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a forest or group of plants less crowded on purpose.
Purposefullythinning the woods lets sunlight reach the young trees.
3. Making a liquid or mixture less thick on purpose.
The chef is purposefullythinning the sauce with a little water.
4. Making something weaker or smaller in number on purpose.
The coach is purposefullythinning the team to give everyone more turns.