👉 slowness in linguistics refers to a slow or sluggish pace of speech. It is often used as an adjective, denoting a slower or less communicative speed than normal speaking. Slowness can be characterized by an emphasis on pauses, inflections, and other subtle nuances that may not be apparent to casual listeners. In everyday conversation, slowness can indicate a lack of interest or enthusiasm for the topic being discussed. It is also used in literary criticism to describe the slow pace at