Definition of smallness

smallnessnoun

sự nhỏ bé

/ˈsmɔːlnəs//ˈsmɔːlnəs/

The word "smallness" has its roots in Old English and Middle English. The earliest recorded uses of the word "smallness" can be traced back to the 9th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English word "smalle", which meant " little" or "small". This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*smaliz", which is also the source of the Modern English word "small". During the Middle English period (circa 1100-1500), the word "smallness" was used to describe a state or condition of being small. The noun "smallness" was often used in conjunction with other words to convey a sense of inadequacy or inferiority, such as "smallness of stature" or "smallness of mind". Over time, the meaning of "smallness" has expanded to include other connotations, such as brevity, pettiness, or insignificance. Today, the word "smallness" is used in a variety of contexts to describe physical or metaphorical dimensions.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningsự nhỏ bé
meaningsự ít ỏi
meaningsự nhỏ mọn, sự hẹp hòi
examplethe smallness of his mind: trí óc hẹp hòi của nó
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the fact of not being large in size, number, degree, amount, etc.

thực tế là không lớn về kích thước, số lượng, mức độ, số lượng, v.v.

Example:
  • Despite its smallness, the country has become the 11th largest economy in the world.

    Mặc dù có diện tích nhỏ, đất nước này đã trở thành nền kinh tế lớn thứ 11 trên thế giới.

the fact of being slight; the fact of not being very important

sự thật là nhỏ bé; sự thật là không quan trọng lắm

Example:
  • the smallness of their concerns

    sự nhỏ bé của mối quan tâm của họ

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