SHORTNESS

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Definition

  1. noun the property of being of short spatial extent.
  2. noun the condition of being short of something.
  3. noun the property of being truncated or short. — synonyms: truncation
  4. noun the property of being of short temporal extent.
  5. noun the property of being shorter than average stature.
  6. noun an abrupt discourteous manner. — synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness

Examples

  • “the patient's shortness of breath”
  • “I was chastened by the shortness of her reply.”

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