Definition

The quality or state of being long; the measurement of something from one end to the other.

Example

The longness of the river surprised the hikers as they followed its winding path.

Conversation

Have you noticed the longness of those meetings lately?

I know, right? They seem to stretch on forever!

It's hard to stay focused when the longness is so overwhelming.

We should suggest shorter ones next time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Longness → It is formed from "long" (from Old English "lang", meaning having a great distance or duration) and "-ness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or quality). The word "longness" refers to the state or quality of being long.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'long' which describes something that has a great distance or duration, and remember that 'longness' means the quality of being long.

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