shortness (n.)

  1. the property of being of short spatial extent; the shortness of the Channel crossing'

  2. the condition of being short of something; there was no shortness of money; can cause shortness of breath'

  3. the property of being truncated or short

    [ Syn: truncation ]

  4. the property of being of short temporal extent; the shortness of air travel time'

  5. the property of being shorter than average stature

  6. an abrupt discourteous manner

    [ Syn: abruptness , brusqueness , curtness , gruffness ]

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