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Webster 1913 Edition


Slowness

Slow′ness

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Noun.
The quality or state of being slow.

Webster 1828 Edition


Slowness

SLOWNESS

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Noun.
1.
Moderate motion; want of speed or velocity. Swifness and slowness are relative ideas.
2.
Tardy advance; moderate progression; as the slowness of an operation; slowness of growth or improvement.
3.
Dullness to admit conviction or affection; as slowness of heart.
4.
Want of readiness or promptness; dullness of intellect.
5.
Deliberation; coolness; caution in deciding.
6.
Dilatoriness; tardiness.