CEFR C2

betweenness

noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being situated in the middle of two or more things, or the degree to which an element connects others within a system.

Examples

The architect emphasized the betweenness of the courtyard, which linked the two main wings of the museum.
High betweenness centrality makes certain individuals essential for information flow within an organization.

Synonyms: middle, intermediacy, interconnectivity

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betweenness (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪˈtwiːnnəs/

Definition

The state or quality of being situated in the middle of two or more things, or the degree to which an element connects others within a system.

Examples

The architect emphasized the betweenness of the courtyard, which linked the two main wings of the museum.
High betweenness centrality makes certain individuals essential for information flow within an organization.
Philosophers often explore the betweenness of human existence, caught between the past and the future.

Synonyms of betweenness

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