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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCloseness
/ˈkloʊs.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being near in space or time.
"The closeness of their friendship was evident in how they supported each other." - 2
A feeling of affection or intimacy.
"The closeness they felt during the family gathering brought everyone together."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'closeness' originates from the Middle English term 'closenesse', derived from the Old English 'clōsian', meaning to shut or close. Over time, it evolved to encompass not only physical proximity but also emotional and relational intimacy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Closeness" is said worldwide
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Proximité
Transliteration: pro-ksimite
"La proximité de leur amitié était évidente."
Nähe
Transliteration: nɛːə
"Die Nähe ihrer Freundschaft war offensichtlich."
Vicinanza
Transliteration: vi.tʃi.nan.tsa
"La vicinanza della loro amicizia era evidente."
Cercanía
Transliteration: serkaˈni.a
"La cercanía de su amistad era evidente."
Proximidade
Transliteration: proksimiˈdadʒi
"A proximidade da amizade deles era evidente."
नज़दीकी
Transliteration: nazdiki
"उनकी दोस्ती की नज़दीकी स्पष्ट थी।"
亲密
Transliteration: qīnmì
"他们友谊的亲密显而易见。"
가까움
Transliteration: gakkaum
"그들의 우정의 가까움은 분명했다."
親密さ
Transliteration: shinmitsu sa
"彼らの友情の親密さは明らかだった。"
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