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

"Our modeling showed that the tidal forces acting between these galaxies, alongside their proximity to the massive Virgo cluster of galaxies, played a crucial role in the gas dynamics we observed," Professor Staveley-Smith said.

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Public institutions bend toward the priorities of the wealthy, and communities begin to measure worth in proximity to power.

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Talc, which was used in J&J talcum powders, is a naturally occurring mineral that is often mined in close proximity to deposits of asbestos.

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The ubiquity and proximity of CVS and Walgreens stores across the country make chain pharmacies convenient for many Americans — and the companies say they are evolving to both integrate and complement digital pharmacy tools.

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They are betting that the proximity to natural-gas resources could reduce costs and improve the long-term viability of the data center, as many planned facilities across the U.S. have been built without power generation capabilities.

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Related Words

• closeness