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Definition of shortness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

shortness

noun
 
/ˈʃɔːtnəs/
 
/ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. 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.
  2. shortness of breath difficulty breathing, for example because of illness
    • She suffered from shortness of breath.
    Topics Health problemsc2
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