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Proximity: meaning, definitions and examples

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proximity

 

[ prɒkˈsɪmɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in space

The state of being near or close to something. Proximity is often used to describe how close two things are to each other.

Synonyms

adjacency, closeness, nearness

Examples of usage

  • The proximity of the two houses made it easy for the neighbors to communicate.
  • The proximity of the restaurant to the office was convenient for lunch breaks.
Context #2 | Noun

in time

The state of being close in time. Proximity in time often refers to events or occasions happening near each other.

Synonyms

closeness, immediacy, nearness

Examples of usage

  • The proximity of the two meetings on the same day caused scheduling conflicts.
  • The proximity of the holidays made it a busy time for the travel industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "proximity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proximidade

🇮🇳 निकटता

🇩🇪 Nähe

🇮🇩 kedekatan

🇺🇦 близькість

🇵🇱 bliskość

🇯🇵 近接

🇫🇷 proximité

🇪🇸 proximidad

🇹🇷 yakınlık

🇰🇷 근접

🇸🇦 قرب

🇨🇿 blízkost

🇸🇰 blízkosť

🇨🇳 接近

🇸🇮 bližina

🇮🇸 nálægð

🇰🇿 жақындық

🇬🇪 ახლოება

🇦🇿 yaxınlıq

🇲🇽 proximidad

Etymology

The word 'proximity' originated from the Latin word 'proximitas', which means nearness. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of proximity has been essential in various fields such as geography, psychology, and technology, highlighting the significance of closeness and nearness in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,125 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.