Thinness; smallness of diameter in proportion to the length; as the slenderness of a hair.

Want of bulk or strength; as the slenderness of a cord or chain.

Weakness; slightness; as the slenderness of a reason.

Weakness; feebleness; as the slenderness of a constitution.

Want of plenty; as the slenderness of supply.

Spareness; as slenderness of diet.