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longness

(ˈlɒŋnəs)

length

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Noun	1.	longness - the property of being of long spatial extent; "one gene causes shortness and the other causes longness" length - the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place; "the length of the table was 5 feet" lengthiness, prolongation, extension - amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet" elongation - the quality of being elongated shortness - the property of being of short spatial extent; "the shortness of the Channel crossing"
	2.	longness - duration as an extension length, duration - continuance in time; "the ceremony was of short duration"; "he complained about the length of time required" length of service, longevity - duration of service; "her longevity as a star"; "had unusual longevity in the company" shortness - the property of being of short temporal extent; "the shortness of air travel time"

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