Apartness

Pronunciation: /ˈəpɑɹtˈnɛs/

Apartness (noun)

  1. The state of being separated by space; the distance between two things.
  2. A feeling that people are not close or connected emotionally.
  3. The quality of not being joined together; being distinct rather than combined.

Examples

  • The apartness between the buildings is clearly visible.
  • They measured the apartness to plan the walkway.