adjacency
Translation
nearness, the state of being next to something
Examples
The adjacency of the two buildings is a problem.
The adjacency of the two buildings is a problem.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) adjacency ((of sth.)) the state of being next to something The adjacency of the two buildings is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proximity, nearness, contiguity. Antonyms: distance, remoteness
Etymology
From Latin 'adiacere' (ad- 'to' + iacere 'to lie'). The '-cy' suffix denotes a state or quality. So, the state of lying next to.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'adjacent'. If two things are adjacent, they have adjacency.