Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-tuh ns]
- /ˈdɪs təns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dis-tuh ns]
- /ˈdɪs təns/
Definitions of distancing word
- noun distancing the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc. 1
- noun distancing the state or fact of being apart in space, as of one thing from another; remoteness. 1
- noun distancing a linear extent of space: Seven miles is a distance too great to walk in an hour. 1
- noun distancing an expanse; area: A vast distance of water surrounded the ship. 1
- noun distancing the interval between two points of time; an extent of time: His vacation period was a good distance away. 1
- noun distancing remoteness or difference in any respect: Our philosophies are a long distance apart. 1
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Origin of distancing
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin distantia, equivalent to distant- (see distant) + -ia -y3; replacing Middle English destaunce < Anglo-French
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Parts of speech for Distancing
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adjective
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pronoun
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conjunction
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distancing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
distancing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distancing
noun distancing
- dissociation — an act or instance of dissociating.
- self-estrangement — to turn away in feeling or affection; make unfriendly or hostile; alienate the affections of: Their quarrel estranged the two friends.
Antonyms for distancing
noun distancing
- approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
- new wrinkle — innovation
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