littleness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the property of having a relatively small size
  2. noun the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
  3. noun lack of generosity in trifling matters

Etymology

From Middle English litelnes, litelnesse, from Old English lytelnysse, lȳtelnes, equivalent to little + -ness.

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Synonyms

smallness

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