Definition

The quality or state of being small in height or duration.

Example

The shortness of the meeting surprised everyone.

Conversation

Have you noticed the shortness of the days lately?

Yeah, it feels like we have less sunlight every week.

I wonder if it's going to be like this until spring.

Probably, but I kind of enjoy the cozy evenings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shortness → It is formed from "short" (from Old English "sceort", meaning brief or small in length) and "-ness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "shortness" refers to the state or condition of being short or lacking in length.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'short' to remember that 'shortness' means the state of being brief or small in length.

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