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The state or quality of being small.
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His smallness didn't bother him, except when he needed something off the top shelf.
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The exiguity and ſmallneſſe of ſome ſeeds extending to large productions is one of the magnalities of nature, ſomewhat illuſtrating the work of the Creation, and vaſt production from nothing.
My hand was lifted at her door to knock, when I recollected the smallness of the island. We could never hide ourselves upon it.
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Mr. Howden forcibly expressed his view that the U.T.A. [Ulster Transport Authority] rail system "had reached the limit of its smallness".
The result or product of being small.
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Noun
the property of having a relatively small size
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the property of being a relatively small amount
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he was attracted by the smallness of the taxes
the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
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the smallness of her voice
lack of generosity in trifling matters
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The quality of being minor in influence, power, or rank.
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Geocentric cosmology did not lead the ancient astronomers and philosophers to a man-centered view of the universe, and exaggerated view of man's importance in the scheme of things. It led them rather to stress his smallness, insignificance and lowly position in the cosmic order.