Definition

The condition of being far away in space or time.

Example

The distantness of the mountains made them look small in the distance.

Conversation

Have you noticed the distantness between them lately?

Yeah, it's like they've grown apart somehow.

I wonder what caused that kind of distantness in their friendship.

Maybe they just need to talk things out to reconnect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Distantness → It is formed from "distant" (from Latin "distantem", meaning standing apart) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "distantness" refers to the state of being far away or apart.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'distant' which means standing apart, and remember that 'distantness' describes the quality of being far away.

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