shortness
(noun)
noun
1. the property of being of short spatial extent
- the shortness of the Channel crossing
Definition categories: attribute, length
2. the condition of being short of something
- there was no shortness of money
- can cause shortness of breath
Definition categories: state, deficiency, lack, want
3. the property of being truncated or short
Similar word(s): truncation
Definition categories: attribute, lowness
4. the property of being of short temporal extent
- the shortness of air travel time
Definition categories: attribute, duration, length
5. the property of being shorter than average stature
Definition categories: attribute, height, stature
6. an abrupt discourteous manner
Similar word(s): abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness
Definition categories: attribute, discourtesy, rudeness
Sentences with shortness as a noun:
- the shortness of a stubby pencil
- the patient's shortness of breath