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Definition of Shortness
1. Noun. The property of being of short spatial extent. "The shortness of the Channel crossing"
2. Noun. The condition of being short of something. "Can cause shortness of breath"
3. Noun. The property of being truncated or short.
4. Noun. The property of being of short temporal extent. "The shortness of air travel time"
Generic synonyms: Duration, Length
Specialized synonyms: Curtailment, Briefness
Antonyms: Longness
Derivative terms: Short
Specialized synonyms: Curtailment, Briefness
Antonyms: Longness
Derivative terms: Short
5. Noun. The property of being shorter than average stature.
6. Noun. An abrupt discourteous manner.
Exact synonyms: Abruptness, Brusqueness, Curtness, Gruffness
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Rudeness
Derivative terms: Abrupt, Brusque, Curt, Gruff, Short
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Rudeness
Derivative terms: Abrupt, Brusque, Curt, Gruff, Short
Definition of Shortness
1. n. The quality or state of being short; want of reach or extension; brevity; deficiency; as, the shortness of a journey; the shortness of the days in winter; the shortness of an essay; the shortness of the memory; a shortness of provisions; shortness of breath.
Definition of Shortness
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Medical Definition of Shortness
1. The quality or state of being short; want of reach or extension; brevity; deficiency; as, the shortness of a journey; the shortness of the days in winter; the shortness of an essay; the shortness of the memory; a shortness of provisions; shortness of breath. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)