smallness
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B2
/ˈsmɔːlnəs/
(small)
less than normal size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smallness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'smælness,' where 'smæl' meant 'narrow' or 'thin.'
Historical Evolution
'smælness' transformed into the Middle English word 'smalnesse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'smallness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'narrowness or thinness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being small.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being small in size, amount, or degree.
The smallness of the room made it feel cozy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40