privateness
The quality or state of being privateThe quality or state of being private.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality or state of being private.
More definitions
- the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
- the condition of being concealed or hidden
Forms
plural: privatenesses| Singular | privateness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others:privacyseclusion
- the condition of being concealed or hidden:privacysecrecyconcealment
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedprivate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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