Definition of shortness

shortnessnoun

thiếu hụt

/ˈʃɔːtnəs//ˈʃɔːrtnəs/

The word "shortness" has its roots in the Old English word "**scortness**," which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic word "**skurtaz**." This word likely derived from the Proto-Indo-European word "**skert-**," meaning "to cut" or "to tear." Over time, the word evolved through Middle English to its modern form, "shortness." The meaning of "shortness" reflects the original sense of being cut short or lacking in length, which ties back to the root meaning of "to cut."

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the fact of being short in length or height

thực tế là có chiều dài hoặc chiều cao ngắn

Example:
  • Readers may be disappointed by the shortness of the book.

    Người đọc có thể thất vọng vì độ ngắn của cuốn sách.

  • Historians often mention his shortness of stature.

    Các nhà sử học thường nhắc đến tầm vóc thấp bé của ông.

difficulty breathing, for example because of illness

khó thở, ví dụ vì bệnh tật

Example:
  • She suffered from shortness of breath.

    Cô bị khó thở.

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