Shortness

Noun1.shortness - the property of being of short spatial extent
length - the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest horizontal dimension of something that is fixed in place; "the length of the table was 5 feet"
longness - spatial extent
2.shortness - the property of being truncated or short
lowness - the condition of being low; lacking height
3.shortness - the property of being of short temporal extent
length, duration - continuance in time; "the ceremony was of short duration"; "he complained about the length of time required"
curtailment - the temporal property of being cut short
briefness - the temporal property of being very short
longness - duration as an extension
4.shortness - the property of being shorter than average stature
stature, height - natural height of a person or animal in an upright position
tallness - the property of being taller than average stature
5.shortness - an abrupt discourteous manner
rudeness, discourtesy - a manner that is rude and insulting

 

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