noun
- plural of apartness; the quality or state of being apart, separate, or distant
Usage: formal; typically used in abstract or philosophical contexts
Examples
- The apartnesses between the two communities made cooperation difficult.
- She felt the apartnesses of their lives despite living in the same city.
- The apartnesses of their viewpoints became more apparent over time.
- He reflected on the apartnesses that had grown between old friends.
- The apartnesses in their schedules prevented them from meeting regularly.