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adj
Very short.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, not-comparable
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, technical
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adj
Extremely short in duration, typically on the femtosecond scale
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: sciences
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adj
Having a wavelength of between 1 and 10 metres
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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adj
Having a very short term of investment, typically less than a year
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: business, finance
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noun
A bond with an extremely short term, typically less than a year
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, finance
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History
From ultra- + short.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
