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nearness

near·ness

uncommon

noun

1.

the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance

  • “the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action”
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Origin

From Middle English nernes, equivalent to near + -ness. Cognate with West Frisian nearens (“nearness”).

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