shortness meaning and definition

SHORTNESS noun

Definition of shortness (noun)

1. the property of being of short spatial extent
   • "the shortness of the Channel crossing"
   • antonym: longness
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
   • synonyms: truncation
4. the property of being of short temporal extent
   • "the shortness of air travel time"
   • antonym: longness
5. the property of being shorter than average stature
   • antonym: tallness
6. an abrupt discourteous manner
   • synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness