Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adjacence
Noun
/əˈdʒeɪ.səns/
Definition
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Examples
- The adjacence of the two houses created a shared yard.
- In mathematics, the adjacence of vertices in a graph is important for understanding connections.
- The adjacence of the office to the café was a bonus for employees.
Meaning
Adjacence refers to the quality or condition of being close to or in proximity with another object, entity, or area.
Synonyms
- Proximity
- Contiguity
- Proximal position
- Nearness
