Definition and Synonyms for Shortness

Definition of Shortness

1. The property of being of short spatial extent Noun
2. The condition of being short of something Noun
3. The property of being truncated or short Noun
4. The property of being of short temporal extent Noun
5. The property of being shorter than average stature Noun
6. An abrupt discourteous manner Noun

Synonyms for word "shortness"

Semanticaly linked words with "shortness"

Hyponims for word "shortness"

Lexical Analysis for "shortness"

short
Adjective
derivation
5
1. low in stature; not tall
2. primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
3. (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length
4. low in stature; not tall
5. (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
longness
Noun
antonym
2
1. duration as an extension
2. the property of being of long spatial extent
tallness
Noun
antonym
1
1. the property of being taller than average stature
short
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
2. of insufficient quantity to meet a need

Etymology for shortness

etymological origin of -ness
etymological origin of short
is derived from shortness of breath
is derived from shortnesses