Basic

shortness

/ˈʃɔrtnəs/

short · ness ˈʃɔrt · nəs

English Definition

n. the state of being short

中文释义

短小，短缺

Significado en Español

brevedad, escasez

한국어 뜻

짧음, 부족

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự ngắn, sự thiếu hụt

Example Sentence

The shortness of the meeting surprised everyone.

会议的短暂让每个人都感到惊讶。

Synonyms

brevity briefness terseness

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “shortness”:

A duration
B extension
C length
D brevity

Show answer

D — brevity. “shortness” means n. the state of being short

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ of the meeting surprised everyone, as it lasted only minutes.

A length
B height
C shortness
D width

Show answer

C — shortness. “shortness” means n. the state of being short

Common questions about “shortness”

What does “shortness” mean?

shortness — n. the state of being short. In Chinese: 短小，短缺.

How do you pronounce “shortness”?

shortness is pronounced /ˈʃɔrtnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: short · ness.

How do you use “shortness” in a sentence?

The shortness of the meeting surprised everyone. (会议的短暂让每个人都感到惊讶。)

What are synonyms for “shortness”?

brevity, briefness, terseness — all close in meaning to shortness (n. the state of being short).

Is “shortness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. shortness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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shortness

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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