shortness

Definitions of shortness

noun
the property of being truncated or short

synonyms: truncation

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type of:
lowness
the quality of being low; lacking height
noun
the property of being of short spatial extent

“the shortness of the Channel crossing”

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longness
the property of being of long spatial extent

type of:
length
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
noun
the property of being of short temporal extent

“the shortness of air travel time”

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longness
duration as an extension

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curtailment
the temporal property of being cut short

briefness
the temporal property of being very short

type of:
duration, length
continuance in time
noun
the condition of being short of something

“there was no shortness of money”

“can cause shortness of breath”

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deficiency, lack, want
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
noun
the property of being shorter than average stature

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tallness
the property of being taller than average stature

type of:
height, stature
(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
noun
an abrupt discourteous manner

synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness

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discourtesy, rudeness
a manner that is rude and insulting

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