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Definition of smallness

smallness

/ˈsmɔːl.nəs/
small · ness
Adjective:small
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smallness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being limited in physical size, quantity, or scale.

Example

"The smallness of the apartment required clever storage solutions to keep the rooms clutter-free."

2

Meanness, pettiness, or narrow-mindedness of character or spirit.

Example

"His refusal to acknowledge his colleague's hard work revealed a disappointing smallness of spirit."

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• Rhymes for smallness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Inherited from Old English smællicnes ('slenderness, fineness'), formed from the adjective smæl ('narrow, small') and the suffix -ness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smallness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smallness
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