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    shortness
    /ˈʃɔːtnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being relatively small in height or length: "because of my shortness I had to crane my head to see"
    • 2. the quality of lasting a small amount of time: "the shortness of the lease"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHORTNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SHORTNESS definition: 1. the quality of being small in length, distance, or height: 2. (of time) the quality of being…. Learn more.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shortnessShortness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Nov 8, 2024 · noun. the property of being shorter than average stature. see more. noun. an abrupt discourteous manner. synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Shortness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/shortness. Accessed 23 Oct. 2024. Copy citation.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shortnessShortness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    having little length; not tall or high : low; not extended in time : brief… See the full definition

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshortness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of shortness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › shortnessSHORTNESS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for SHORTNESS: conciseness, compression, briefness, contraction, brevity, reducing, shortening, condensation; Antonyms of SHORTNESS: lengthiness, extensiveness, prolongation, extending, extension, elongation, stretching, growth.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › shortness_nshortness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun shortness mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun shortness, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › shortnessShortness - definition of shortness by The Free Dictionary

    1. Having little length; not long. 2. Having little height; not tall. 3. Extending or traveling not far or not far enough: a short toss. 4. a. Lasting a brief time: a short holiday. b. Appearing to pass quickly: finished the job in a few short months. 5. Not lengthy; succinct: short and to the point. 6. a.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › shortnessShortness Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    noun. (uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief. Wiktionary. (countable) The result or product of being short. Wiktionary. Synonyms: truncation. curtness. gruffness. brusqueness. abruptness. conciseness. briefness. brevity. Antonyms: longness. tallness. Other Word Forms of Shortness. Noun. Singular: shortness.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › shortnessshortness - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 11, 2024 · shortness (countable and uncountable, plural shortnesses) (uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief. the shortness of a stubby pencil. the patient's shortness of breath.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › shortnessshortness - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    adj. having little length or height: the shortest boy in class. extending only a little way: a short path. brief: a short time. rudely brief; abrupt: surprised by his short reply. low in amount or number: short rations. not reaching a standard, level, etc.; deficient: The pound of apples that you bought was short by several ounces.