proximity

English

Etymology

From Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitās, proximitāt-, from proximus.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/
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Noun

proximity (countable and uncountable, plural proximities)

  1. Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.
    The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor.

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