Definition

The quality or state of moving or happening at a low speed or taking a long time to do something.

Example

The slowness of the internet made it difficult to stream videos.

Conversation

I noticed the slowness of the internet today; it was so frustrating!

Yeah, it really makes everything take longer than it should.

I wonder if it's because of too many people using it at once.

That could be it; the slowness is definitely annoying during peak hours.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slowness is formed from "slow" (from Old English "slāw", meaning not quick) and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "slowness" refers to the state of being slow or lacking speed.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'slow' to remember that 'slowness' means the quality of not being quick.

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