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Smallness

/ˈsmɔːl.nəs/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality or condition of being small in size.

    "The smallness of the room made it feel cozy."
  2. 2

    A lack of importance or significance.

    "He felt the smallness of his achievements compared to others."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'smallness' derives from the Old English 'smaell', which means 'little' or 'not large'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English, maintaining its core meaning related to size and scale.

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