The history of proximity hinges on the idea of closeness, both physical and metaphorical. English speakers borrowed the word from Middle French, which in turn acquired it from forms of the …

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PROXIMITY definition: nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness. See examples of proximity used in a sentence.

Definition of proximity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Proximity may refer to: Distance, a numerical description of how far apart objects are Proxemics, the study of human spatial requirements and the effects of population density Proximity (2000 …

The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness: "Swift's major writings have a proximity and a relevance that is splendidly invigorating" (M.D. Aeschliman).

Proximity to a place or person is the fact of being near to them. The town's proximity to the city means the houses there are quite expensive. 2 meanings: 1. nearness in space or time 2. …

Proximity comes from the Latin proximus, "nearest," which also gives us approximate, "close to the actual." You can use this noun to talk about a physical closeness, or something that's near …

People are attracted to the area by the proximity [= nearness] of several beaches.

the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. The corner store offers little variety, but its proximity makes it convenient. We live in proximity to our neighbors here in the city. …