Shortness - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈʃɔːrtnəs|
Brit.
|ˈʃɔːtnəs|
noun
- the property of being of short spatial extent
- the property of being of short temporal extent
- an abrupt discourteous manner (syn: abruptness)
the shortness of the Channel crossing
- the condition of being short of somethingthere was no shortness of money
can cause shortness of breath
- the property of being truncated or shortcan cause shortness of breath
- the property of being of short temporal extent
the shortness of air travel time
- the property of being shorter than average stature- an abrupt discourteous manner (syn: abruptness)
Extra examples
You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath.
Shortness of breath was a common complaint among the patients.
He was suffering from shortness of breath.
Shirley was very conscious of her shortness and always wore high heels.
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