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propinquity vs closeness

closeness vs propinquity

propinquity and closeness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
propinquity Yes No No No
closeness Yes No No No
As nouns, closeness is a hypernym of propinquity; that is, closeness is a word with a broader meaning than propinquity:
  • propinquity: the property of being close together
  • closeness: the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
Other hypernyms of propinquity include nearness.
propinquity (noun) closeness (noun)
the property of being close together the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
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 propinquity and closeness

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