adjacency
Translation
adjacency, nearness, proximity
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.)) ((to 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 'adiacens' (lying near), from 'ad-' (to) + 'iacere' (to lie).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'adjacent'. The '-cy' suffix often denotes a state or quality (e.g., fluency).