What is the meaning of shortness?

noun

• The property of being of short spatial extent.
  • usage: "the shortness of the Channel crossing"
• The condition of being short of something.
  • usage: "there was no shortness of money"; "can cause shortness of breath"
• The property of being truncated or short.
  • synonyms: truncation
• The property of being of short temporal extent.
  • usage: "the shortness of air travel time"
• The property of being shorter than average stature.
• An abrupt discourteous manner.
  • synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness