Definition of "shortness"

shortness

noun
countable and uncountable, plural shortnesses
1. (uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.
  Quotations
  But on the whole the Southern Region, in view of the relative shortness of so many of its journeys, is to be commended for its provision of refreshment facilities; [...].
  1959 March, “Talking of Trains: Fewer meals on wheels?”, in Trains Illustrated, page 121
2. (countable) The result or product of being short.
3. (uncountable) The property of being short or terse.