Distancing: meaning, definitions and examples

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distancing

 

[ หˆdษชstษ™nsษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social behavior

Distancing refers to the practice of maintaining physical space between individuals to reduce the risk of disease transmission or to provide personal space. It has been particularly emphasized during public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, when maintaining a safe distance from others can prevent the spread of contagious viruses. The concept can also apply to emotional distancing, where individuals create psychological space between themselves and others, often as a coping mechanism.

Synonyms

isolation, quarantine, separation

Examples of usage

  • Social distancing measures were enforced during the pandemic.
  • Emotional distancing can affect relationships.
  • He practiced distancing to avoid confrontation.

Translations

Translations of the word "distancing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น distanciamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค—เคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Distanzierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjarakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั‚ะฐะฝั†ั–ัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dystans

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ท้›ขใ‚’็ฝฎใใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท distanciation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ distanciamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mesafe koyma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‘๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุจุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ distancovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ distancovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท็ฆป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razdalja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjarรฐlรฆgรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปั‹ัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™safษ™ saxlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ distanciamiento

Word origin

The term 'distancing' originates from the word 'distance,' which comes from the Latin 'distantia,' meaning 'standing apart.' The prefix 'dis-' implies separation, while 'tans' indicates a stretching out. The use of 'distancing' in English can be traced back to the late 19th century when it started to appear in various contexts, including social and psychological discussions. Over time, its usage expanded, reflecting the shifting societal norms around communication and personal space. In the wake of global health concerns in the 21st century, 'distancing,' particularly 'social distancing,' gained significant prominence, emphasizing the necessity of physical separation for health safety.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,232, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.