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Smallness

Definition:

The state or quality of being small in size, extent, or quantity.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The condition of being relatively little or insignificant.

Example sentence: The smallness of the mistake didn't lessen its impact on the company.

Sense 2:

Noun: The property of being on a minute scale.

Example sentence: The smallness of the bacteria is only visible under a microscope.

Sense 3:

Noun: The quality of being lacking in importance or significance.

Example sentence: The meeting was canceled due to its smallness in terms of importance.

Sense 4:

Noun: The characteristic of being short or brief in duration.

Example sentence: The smallness of their encounter made it easy to forget about it quickly.

Sense 5:

Noun: The condition of being low in height or size.

Example sentence: The smallness of the office made it challenging to accommodate all the employees.

Sense 6:

Adjective: Of limited size; not big.

Example sentence: They had to move to a smallness apartment because of their limited budget.

Sense 7:

Adjective: Insignificant in amount or degree.

Example sentence: The smallness of the donation didn't make a significant impact on the charity.

Sense 8:

Adverb: In a small or insignificant way.

Example sentence: He apologized for his mistake smallness.