proximity
noun
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The fact that the star closest in proximity to our sun (approximately 4.2 light-years distant) is named Proxima Centauri is no coincidence. The history of proximity hinges on the idea of closeness, both physical and metaphorical. English speakers borrowed the word from Middle French, which in turn acquired it from forms of the Latin adjective proximus, meaning "nearest" or "next." Close relatives of proximity in English include proximal, proximate, and the somewhat more rare approximal (meaning "contiguous"). A number of other languages, including Catalan, Portuguese, and Italian, have similar words that come from the Latin proximus.
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Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
Be aware of proximity limitations (some attractions only offer reciprocal admission to visitors who live more than 90 miles away, for example).
—Linnea Bailey, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Abadia has its own in-house atelier and pattern room, and works in close proximity to where its pieces are created.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
But the proximity to Madison Square Garden and the more affordable ticket prices in Brooklyn create a perfect storm for a sea of orange and blue in the stands.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proximity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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