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closeness

 

[ ˈkləʊsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotional

The quality of being close to someone emotionally, either physically or mentally.

Synonyms

affection, bond, intimacy

Examples of usage

  • Their closeness grew as they shared their deepest thoughts.
  • She felt a sense of closeness with her best friend.
Context #2 | Noun

proximity

The state of being near in space or relationship.

Synonyms

adjacency, nearness, proximity

Examples of usage

  • The closeness of the two houses made it convenient for neighbors to socialize.
  • The closeness of the two teams in the standings created tension.
Context #3 | Noun

accuracy

The degree to which elements are positioned close together, often used in the context of measurement.

Synonyms

accuracy, exactness, precision

Examples of usage

  • The closeness of the data points on the graph indicated a strong correlation.
  • The closeness of his estimate to the actual cost impressed the client.

Translations

Translations of the word "closeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proximidade

🇮🇳 निकटता

🇩🇪 Nähe

🇮🇩 kedekatan

🇺🇦 близькість

🇵🇱 bliskość

🇯🇵 近さ (ちかさ)

🇫🇷 proximité

🇪🇸 cercanía

🇹🇷 yakınlık

🇰🇷 가까움

🇸🇦 قرب

🇨🇿 blízkost

🇸🇰 blízkosť

🇨🇳 亲近 (qīnjìn)

🇸🇮 bližina

🇮🇸 nálægð

🇰🇿 жақындық

🇬🇪 ახლოება

🇦🇿 yaxınlıq

🇲🇽 cercanía

Etymology

The word 'closeness' originated from the Middle English word 'clos', meaning 'closed'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of being near or intimate. The term has been used in various contexts to denote emotional, physical, or spatial proximity, reflecting the human need for connection and intimacy.

See also: close, closed, closely, closer, closest, closet, closing, closure, closures, disclose, enclose, enclosure.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,203, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.