Smallness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Smallness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state or quality of being small.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of being small.
More Meanings
- (countable) The result or product of being small.
Example Sentences
His smallness didn't bother him, except when he needed something off the top shelf.
My hand was lifted at her door to knock, when I recollected the smallness of the island. We could never hide ourselves upon it.
Mr. Howden forcibly expressed his view that the U.T.A. [Ulster Transport Authority] rail system "had reached the limit of its smallness".
The exiguity and ſmallneſſe of ſome ſeeds extending to large productions is one of the magnalities of nature, ſomewhat illuſtrating the work of the Creation, and vaſt production from nothing.
Word Forms
- smallnesses
- smallnesse
Synonyms for smallness
Depending on context, synonyms include littleness.
Antonyms for smallness
Common opposites include largeness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include littleness, size, smallishness, undersizedness, shortness, small-mindedness.
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