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Definition of proximity

proximity

/prɑːkˈsɪm.ə.ti/
prox · im · i · ty
Adverb:proximally
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Plural:proximities
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Adjective:proximal
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proximity Lexical Profile

proximity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state, quality, or fact of being near or close in space, time, or relationship.

Example

"The family chose the apartment primarily because of its proximity to public transit and local schools."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'proximity' inherently means 'nearness', the common phrase 'close proximity' is technically redundant, though it is widely used in everyday speech for emphasis.

• Rhymes for proximity

• Nearby Words

prowfish
prowl
prowler
proximity
proxy
prude
prudence

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French proximité, which derives from Latin proximitas ('nearness, vicinity'), from proximus ('nearest, next'), the superlative of prope ('near').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Proximity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/proximity
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