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smallness
lack of generosity in trifling matters
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noun
lack of generosity in trifling matters
noun
the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
“the smallness of her voice”
noun
the property of having a relatively small size
noun
the property of being a relatively small amount
“he was attracted by the smallness of the taxes”
noun
The quality of being minor in influence, power, or rank.
“Geocentric cosmology did not lead the ancient astronomers and philosophers to a man-centered view of the universe, and exaggerated view of man's importance in the scheme of things. It led them rather to stress his smallness, insignificance and lowly position in the cosmic order.”
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the smallness of her voice
he was attracted by the smallness of the taxes
Geocentric cosmology did not lead the ancient astronomers and philosophers to a man-centered view of the universe, and exaggerated view of man's importance in the scheme of things. It led them rather to stress his smallness, insignificance and lowly position in the cosmic order.
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