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closeness vs contiguity

contiguity vs closeness

closeness and contiguity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
closeness Yes No No No
contiguity Yes No No No
As nouns, contiguity is a hyponym of closeness; that is, contiguity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than closeness:
  • closeness: the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
  • contiguity: the attribute of being so near as to be touching
Other hyponyms of closeness include propinquity, proximity, adjacency, contiguousness, localness.
closeness (noun) contiguity (noun)
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance the attribute of being so near as to be touching
characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes)
the quality of being close and poorly ventilated
close or warm friendship
extreme stinginess
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
Difference between closeness and contiguity

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