Definition of Shortness

1. Noun. The property of being of short spatial extent. "The shortness of the Channel crossing"

Generic synonyms: Length
Antonyms: Longness
Derivative terms: Short

2. Noun. The condition of being short of something. "Can cause shortness of breath"
Generic synonyms: Deficiency, Lack, Want
Derivative terms: Short, Short

3. Noun. The property of being truncated or short.
Exact synonyms: Truncation
Generic synonyms: Lowness
Derivative terms: 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

5. Noun. The property of being shorter than average stature.
Generic synonyms: Height, Stature
Derivative terms: Short
Antonyms: Tallness

6. Noun. An abrupt discourteous manner.
Exact synonyms: Abruptness, Brusqueness, Curtness, Gruffness
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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shortness

shortia
shortias
Shortia galacifolia
shortie
shorties
shorting
shortish
shortleaf pine
shortleaf yellow pine
shortlist
shortlisted
shortlisting
shortlists
shortly
shortness (current term)
shortness (current term)
shortnesses
shortness of breath
shortness of breath
shorts
shortsighted
shortsightedly
shortsightedness
shortsightedness
shortstop
shortstops
shorttail weasel
shortwave
shortwaved
shortwaves

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