5+ Synonyms for Shortness & Similar Words

Definition of shortness

noun
  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

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "shortness"

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"Shortness" in song lyrics

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  • "femoral head length 8mm shortness"
    AOL — AOL
  • "congenital shortness"
    AOL — AOL

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