betweenness

noun

be·tween·ness | \ bi-ˈtwēn-nəs

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Definition of betweenness

: the quality or state of being between two others in an ordered mathematical set

Examples of betweenness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That sense of in-betweenness was an important theme of this series of portraits, which were photographed on the rooftop of my apartment building and inside my living room. — Vogue, "The Nigerian-American Siblings Using Traditional Family Portraiture to Celebrate Their Heritage," 1 Oct. 2019

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“Betweenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betweenness. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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