shortness

/ˈʃɔrɾnɪs/

/ˈʃɔtnɪs/

Definitions of shortness

1. noun

   the property of being truncated or short
   synonyms: truncation

   type of:

   lowness

   the quality of being low; lacking height
2. noun

   the property of being of short spatial extent
   “the shortness of the Channel crossing”

   antonyms:

   longness

   the property of being of long spatial extent

   type of:

   length

   the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
3. noun

   the property of being of short temporal extent
   “the shortness of air travel time”

   antonyms:

   longness

   duration as an extension

   types:

   curtailment

   the temporal property of being cut short

   briefness

   the temporal property of being very short

   type of:

   duration, length

   continuance in time
4. noun

   the condition of being short of something
   “there was no shortness of money”

   “can cause shortness of breath”

   type of:

   deficiency, lack, want

   the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
5. noun

   the property of being shorter than average stature
   antonyms:

   tallness

   the property of being taller than average stature

   type of:

   height, stature

   (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
6. noun

   an abrupt discourteous manner
   synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness

   type of:

   discourtesy, rudeness

   a manner that is rude and insulting