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Meaning of shortness
The state or quality of being short
Etymology of shortness
The word "shortness" originated from the Old English word "sceortness" which is derived from "sceort" meaning short, and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the word "shortness" has been used to describe both physical and figurative concepts of brevity and concision
Synonyms
brevity
briefness
compactness
conciseness
terseness
succinctness
curtness
abruptness
crispness
brusqueness
bluntness
directness
frankness
openness
honesty
candor
forthrightness
tersity
laconism
pithiness
snappiness
crackiness
snappishness
gruffness
gruffiness
curtitude
bruskness
compactitude
concision
Definitions
- The quality of being brief or to the point in expression or style
- * The state of being short in duration or extent
Usage Examples
- The shortness of the meeting was a relief to everyone
- * The shortness of her temper was legendary
- * The shortness of the poem made it easy to remember
Antonyms
lengthiness
longness
prolongation
prolixity
verbosity
wordiness
diffuseness
expansiveness
amplification
inflation
enlargement
extension
prolongation
dilation
expansion
augmentation
increase
growth
elaboration
ramification