Proximity
The state of being near in space, time, or relationship; nearness or closeness.
nounProximity
The state of being near in space, time, or relationship; nearness or closeness.
nounImagine This
Imagine standing in a gallery where two paintings hang so close that the space between them is almost the same as the frame. You can almost touch one from the other, emphasizing the sense of nearness—the proximity between the artworks.
Sounds Like
PROX-sih-MIH-tee
Looks Like
nearness, closeness, adjacency, vicinity
Remember This
The root proxim- means near. Proximity is commonly used with phrases like 'in proximity to' to indicate nearness in space or time.
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nearness, closeness, vicinity, adjacency, propinquity
Note
Proximity refers to nearness and is often used in both physical and figurative contexts. It’s different from 'propinquity' (a more formal or literary synonym). Common collocations include 'in close proximity to' and 'proximity sensor'.