Definition

The quality or state of being long or extended in duration or size.

Example

The lengthiness of the report made it difficult for the audience to stay engaged.

Conversation

I found that book a bit hard to finish because of its lengthiness.

Yeah, sometimes long books can be a real challenge.

I prefer shorter stories; they keep my attention better.

Totally! I appreciate a good plot without the lengthiness dragging it down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lengthiness → It is formed from "length" (from Old English "length", meaning the measurement of something from end to end) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "lengthiness" refers to the quality of being long or having length.

Memory Tip

Think of 'length' as the measurement of something from end to end, and '-iness' indicates a quality. This helps you remember that 'lengthiness' means the quality of being long.

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