SMALLNESS

pettiness, littleness, smallness

(noun) lack of generosity in trifling matters

smallness, littleness

(noun) the property of having relatively little strength or vigor; “the smallness of her voice”

smallness, littleness

(noun) the property of having a relatively small size

smallness

(noun) the property of being a relatively small amount; “he was attracted by the smallness of the taxes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

smallness (countable and uncountable, plural smallnesses)

(uncountable) The state or quality of being small.

(countable) The result or product of being small.

Source: Wiktionary


Small"ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being small.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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19 November 2024

SALTWORT

(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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