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Definition of reclusiveness

reclusiveness

/rɪˈkluːsɪvnəs/
re · clu · sive · ness
Adverb:reclusively
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Adjective:reclusive
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• noun

1

The state, quality, or habit of avoiding the company of others and living in seclusion or solitude.

Example

"The famous novelist was known for his extreme reclusiveness, rarely granting interviews or appearing in public."

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• Rhymes for reclusiveness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'reclusive' and the suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'recludere' ('to shut up' or 'to seclude'), from 're-' ('back') and 'claudere' ('to close').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reclusiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reclusiveness
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