Tallness: meaning, definitions and examples

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tallness

[ ˈtɔːlnəs ]

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physical appearance

The quality or state of being tall in height.

Synonyms

elevation, height, stature

Examples of usage

He was proud of his tallness, standing head and shoulders above the rest.
Her tallness made her the perfect candidate for the basketball team.

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measurement

The vertical extent or distance from the bottom to the top.

Synonyms

altitude, height, length

Examples of usage

The tallness of the tree amazed the onlookers.
The tallness of the building was a testament to modern architecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "tallness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 altura

🇮🇳 ऊँचाई

🇩🇪 Höhe

🇮🇩 tinggi

🇺🇦 висота

🇵🇱 wysokość

🇯🇵 高さ

🇫🇷 hauteur

🇪🇸 altura

🇹🇷 yükseklik

🇰🇷 높이

🇸🇦 ارتفاع

🇨🇿 výška

🇸🇰 výška

🇨🇳 高度

🇸🇮 višina

🇮🇸 hæð

🇰🇿 биіктік

🇬🇪 სიმაღლე

🇦🇿 hündürlük

🇲🇽 altura

Word origin

The word 'tallness' originated from the Middle English word 'talle,' which meant 'high in stature.' Over time, the suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun 'tallness,' referring to the quality or state of being tall. The concept of height has been a significant aspect of human perception and comparison throughout history, influencing various cultural, social, and physical aspects of life.