proximity
Americannoun
noun
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nearness in space or time
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nearness or closeness in a series
Other Word Forms
- nonproximity noun
Etymology
Origin of proximity
First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”
Example Sentences
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At its top sits Orion, a capsule about the size of a small van, where the four astronauts will spend the next 10 days in close proximity.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
But the proximity of these two films only invites comparison.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
The proximity felt practical then—a way to reclaim minutes of sleep in a life structured by call schedules and pages.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
The military operations are in proximity to the civilian side of the port, which she said is frequented by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—a company sanctioned by the U.S. and other countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Though the small apartment was a third-floor walkup, its proximity to the nursing school enabled Regina to look after her children while attending classes.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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