shortness

(noun) the property of being of short spatial extent. Example: "The shortness of the channel crossing."

(noun) the condition of being short of something. Examples: "There was no shortness of money." "Can cause shortness of breath."

(noun) the property of being truncated or short. Synonyms: truncation.

(noun) the property of being of short temporal extent. Example: "The shortness of air travel time."

(noun) the property of being shorter than average stature.

(noun) an abrupt discourteous manner. Synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness.