smallness vs weakness

weakness vs smallness

smallness and weakness both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
smallness	Yes	No	No	No
weakness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, weakness is a hypernym of smallness; that is, weakness is a word with a broader meaning than smallness:

smallness: the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
weakness: the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

smallness (noun)	weakness (noun)
the property of having a relatively small size	the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
lack of generosity in trifling matters	powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
the property of being a relatively small amount	a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
the property of having relatively little strength or vigor	a flaw or weak point
The quality of being minor in influence, power, or rank.	the condition of being financially weak

Difference between smallness and weakness

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