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closeness vs smallness

smallness vs closeness

closeness and smallness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
closeness Yes No No No
smallness Yes No No No
As nouns, smallness is a hyponym of closeness; that is, smallness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than closeness:
  • closeness: extreme stinginess
  • smallness: lack of generosity in trifling matters
Other hyponyms of closeness include littleness, pettiness, miserliness.
closeness (noun) smallness (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 being a relatively small amount
close or warm friendship the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
extreme stinginess The quality of being minor in influence, power, or rank.
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
Difference between closeness and smallness

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