SHORTNESS
Scrabble letter values: S1H4O1R1T1N1E1S1S1 = 12
Definition
- noun the property of being of short spatial extent.
- noun the condition of being short of something.
- noun the property of being truncated or short. — synonyms: truncation
- noun the property of being of short temporal extent.
- noun the property of being shorter than average stature.
- noun an abrupt discourteous manner. — synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness
Examples
- “the shortness of the Channel crossing”
- “there was no shortness of money”
- “can cause shortness of breath”