Entry Word: closeness

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret <we tried to penetrate her closeness and discover her secret> — see secrecy
2 the quality of being overly sparing with money <rebelled against his parentsʼ closeness with his allowance> — see parsimony
3 the quality or state of being very accurate <examined it with closeness and exactness> — see precision
4 the state of being in a very personal or private relationship <the closeness of the best of friends> — see familiarity 1
5 the state or condition of being near <we were surprised by the closeness of the local grocery store> — see proximity