noun
- the quality or state of being runty; smallness or stunted growth
Examples
- The puppy’s runtiness made it the smallest in the litter.
- Despite his runtiness, he was surprisingly strong.
- The plant’s runtiness was caused by poor soil conditions.
- Her runtiness as a child didn’t prevent her from excelling in gymnastics.
- The farmer was concerned about the runtiness of his crop this season.