SHORT STORY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SHORT STORY?

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Associations of "Short story" (30 Words)

armistice	A state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms. The Italian government signed an armistice with the Allies.
deficient	Insufficient or inadequate. The documentary evidence is deficient.
ephemeral	An ephemeral plant. The ephemeral joys of childhood.
fable	A story about mythical or supernatural beings or events. Believers accused the cosmologists of inventing fables on the birth of the universe.
fiction	A belief or statement that is false but is often held to be true because it is expedient to do so. The notion of the country being a democracy is a polite fiction.
fleeting	Lasting for a markedly brief time. For a fleeting moment I saw the face of a boy.
illusory	Based on or having the nature of an illusion. She knew the safety of her room was illusory.
inadequacy	A lack of competence. Juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy in the parents.
insufficient	Not enough; inadequate. There was insufficient evidence to convict him.
lack	Be without. She lacks in patience.
lacking	Not available or in short supply. Adequate resources are sadly lacking.
legend	An inscription, especially on a coin or medal. The legend of King Arthur.
momentary	Lasting for a very short time; brief. A momentary glimpse.
outline	Draw up an outline or sketch for something. Outline his ideas.
overview	A general review or summary of a subject. The treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences.
parable	A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels. The parable of the prodigal son.
paucity	The presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts. A paucity of information.
provisional	A provisional stamp. Norman as yet had only a provisional licence.
provisory	Subject to a proviso; conditional. A provisory clause.
recapitulate	Repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life. Many features of regeneration in the peripheral nervous system recapitulate development.
scant	Limit in quality or quantity. The press regularly scants a host of issues relating to safety and health.
stopgap	Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency. Transplants are only a stopgap until more sophisticated alternatives can work.
succinct	Briefly giving the gist of something. Succinct comparisons.
summary	A brief statement or account of the main points of something. Summary arrest.
synoptic	Taking or involving a comprehensive mental view. A synoptic outline of the contents.
transient	Lasting only for a short time; impermanent. The transient nature of the labour force in catering.
transitory	Not permanent. Transitory periods of medieval greatness.
truce	An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time. The guerrillas called a three day truce.
undermanned	Inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
wanting	Inadequate in amount or degree. Tested and found wanting.