proximity

[prok-sim-i-tee]

noun

1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.

proximity

/ prɒkˈsɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. nearness in space or time

2. nearness or closeness in a series

Other Word Forms

• nonproximity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

C15: from Latin proximitās closeness; see _proximate

Example Sentences

How could something that looks so good and feels genuinely inspiring just by being in its proximity be deceiving?

From Salon

Ideal locations would be in urban centers where there are clusters of offices and stores in close proximity to dense residential neighborhoods, all surrounded by heavy traffic year-round.

From Los Angeles Times

The trio said that it canceled its U.S. tour “due to the close proximity of our next court hearing in London on September 26 – as the British government continues its witch-hunt.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the UK there are more people than ever are living in closer proximity.

From BBC

“Within moments, the robot came to a full stop in response to sensing a pedestrian in close proximity, which is considered its fail-safe state.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• closeness