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proximity

[prok-sim-i-tee]

noun

  1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.



proximity

/ ɒˈɪɪɪ /

noun

  1. nearness in space or time

  2. nearness or closeness in a series

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonproximity noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of proximity1

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French dz澱é, from Latin dz澱-, stem of dz澱 “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of proximity1

C15: from Latin dz澱 closeness; see proximate
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In a statement the IDF said "a gathering was identified adjacent to an aid distribution truck that got stuck in the area of Khan Younis, and in proximity to IDF troops operating in the area."

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The somatic exercises in particular, such as deep breathing, hand-holding or direct eye-gazing, allow participants to check in with how their bodies feel in proximity to one another.

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At the top are "some very powerful" people, with "close proximity to top politicians".

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From the roof terrace of one of the neighbours' flats the proximity to the stadium is plain to see.

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Yes, it’s daunting to bring two new musicals to Broadway in such close proximity, but Arden is relieved that they couldn’t be more different.

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