proximity
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ɪ noun
nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation.
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| —n | |
| 1. | nearness in space or time |
| 2. | nearness or closeness in a series |
| [C15: from Latin proximitās closeness; see | |
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Word Origin & History
proximity
1480, from M.Fr. proximité "nearness" (14c.), from L. proximitatem (nom. proximitas) "nearness, vicinity," from proximus "nearest," superlative of prope "near." Proximal is first recorded 1727.
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Example sentences
Really sad that this guy not only believes this, but openly subjects people in close proximity to this nonsense.
In network space, two nodes can be closely connected regardless of their physical or social proximity.
Despite their close proximity, each resort has a distinct character and ambiance.
Diversity is high here because of the mountain's different elevation zones and its proximity to the sea.
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