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proximity
the state of being near or close to something in space or time
Synonyms
- nearness
- closeness
- adjacency
Antonyms
- distance
- remoteness
proximity in a sentence
The hotel's proximity to the beach made it popular with summer tourists.
Wildlife experts warned residents about the bear's proximity to the campground after several sightings near the trash bins overnight.
Where it comes from
From Latin proximus 'nearest'
Memory hook
PROXIMITY sounds like 'approximate-ity' — being approximately near something.
Read it in context
- The Queen's Paper Roads History