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littleness

noun

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Meaning

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The quality or state of being small in size, amount, or importance.

Example Sentence

The littleness of the seed promised a giant oak tree, showing that great things can start small.

Usage Note

Describes the state of being small, whether physically, in quantity, or in significance. It's useful for contrasting with larger or more important things, or for highlighting a lack of scale or impact.