Definition of 'shortness'

Noun

1. the property of being of short spatial extent; "the shortness of the Channel crossing"
      Antonyms: 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"
      Antonyms: longness
5. the property of being shorter than average stature
      Antonyms: tallness
6. an abrupt discourteous manner
      Synonyms: abruptness brusqueness curtness gruffness

---