smallness
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- واژهنامه · hFarsi Advanced Version کوچکى ،کمى
- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 small n. Pronunciation: ' smo ̇ l Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English smal, from Old English smæl; akin to Old High German smal small, Greek mēlon small domestic animal Date: before 12th century 1 a : having comparatively little size or slight dimensions b : LOWERCASE 2 a : minor in influence, power, or rank b : operating on a limited scale 3 : lacking in strength <a small voice> 4 a : little or close to zero in an objectively measurable aspect (as quantity, amount, or value) b : made up of few or little units 5 a : of little consequence : TRIVIAL , INSIGNIFICANT <a small problem> b : HUMBLE , MODEST <a small beginning> 6 : limited in degree 7 a : MEAN , PETTY b : reduced to a humiliating position –small·ish \ ' smo ̇ -lish\ adjective –small·ness \ ' smo ̇ l-nəs\ noun synonyms SMALL , LITTLE , DIMINUTIVE , MINUTE , TINY , MINIATURE mean noticeably below average in size. SMALL and LITTLE are often interchangeable, but SMALL applies more to relative size determined by capacity, value, number <a relatively small backyard>. LITTLE is more absolute in implication often carrying the idea of petiteness, pettiness, insignificance, or immaturity <your pathetic little smile>. DIMINUTIVE implies abnormal smallness < diminutive bonsai plants>. MINUTE implies extreme smallness <a minute amount of caffeine in the soda>. TINY is an informal equivalent to MINUTE < tiny cracks formed in the painting>. MINIATURE applies to an exactly proportioned reproduction on a very small scale <a dollhouse with miniature furnishings>.]]> 2 small n. Function: adverb Date: …