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Definition of solitariness

solitariness

/ˈsɑː.lə.tɛr.i.nəs/
sol · i · tar · i · ness

Adverb:solitarily
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Adjective:solitary
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1

The state or quality of being alone, isolated, or without companions; solitude.

Example

"The author valued the quiet solitariness of her cabin in the woods while drafting her novel."


2

A disposition or habit of living or spending time alone, either in human behavior or in the natural ecology of an animal species.

Example

"Unlike lions, which live in social prides, leopards are known for their strict solitariness in the wild."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "solitary" (derived from the Latin "solitarius", meaning "alone" or "isolated", from "solus") combined with the native noun-forming suffix "-ness".

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