as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size
the diminutiveness of jockeys prompts some people to make them the butt of jokes
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deficiency
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If not carefully planned, ADF may increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Aug. 2025 -
Wernicke-Korsakoff disease: This disease is caused by chronic alcohol use and thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Diminutiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminutiveness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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