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closeness vs littleness

littleness vs closeness

closeness and littleness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
closeness Yes No No No
littleness Yes No No No
As nouns, littleness is a hyponym of closeness; that is, littleness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than closeness:
  • closeness: extreme stinginess
  • littleness: lack of generosity in trifling matters
Other hyponyms of closeness include pettiness, smallness, miserliness.
closeness (noun) littleness (noun)
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance the property of having a relatively small size
characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes) lack of generosity in trifling matters
the quality of being close and poorly ventilated the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
close or warm friendship
extreme stinginess
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
Difference between closeness and littleness

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