shortness
noun/ˈʃɔːtnəs/
/ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
[uncountable]- the fact of being short in length or height
- Readers may be disappointed by the shortness of the book.
- Historians often mention his shortness of stature.
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- shortness of breath difficulty breathing, for example because of illness
- She suffered from shortness of breath.
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