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proximitynearness in space, time, or relationship

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: nearness in space, time, or relationship

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɑːkˈsɪməti/

Korean meaning: 공간적, 시간적, 또는 관계상의 근접성

Korean pronunciation: 프록**시**머티

Example Sentences

  • The proximity of my bed to the fridge is dangerously convenient for midnight snacking.
  • Due to its proximity to the university, the apartment rent is quite expensive.
  • The proximity of his desk to mine means I can hear all his phone conversations.

proximity

NOUN

//prɑːkˈsɪməti//

nearness in space, time, or relationship

proximity concept
💡 Concept

She picked the cafe seat in closest proximity to the power outlet.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɑːkˈsɪməti/
🇬🇧 UK/prɒkˈsɪməti/

🌳Etymology

Rootproxim
Suffix--ity

Origin

From Latin 'proximitas', derived from 'proximus' meaning 'nearest' or 'next', which is related to 'prope' meaning 'near'. The word entered English through Old French.

🎵Rhyme

majorityauthoritypriority
majority
authority
priority

🔗Collocations

in close proximity to
geographical proximity
proximity sensor
proximity to schools
physical proximity

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The proximity of my bed to the fridge is dangerously convenient for midnight snacking.

Due to its proximity to the university, the apartment rent is quite expensive.

😄 Fun example

The proximity of his desk to mine means I can hear all his phone conversations.

The company values the proximity of suppliers to reduce transportation costs.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

nearnessclosenessvicinityadjacency

Antonyms

distanceremotenessseparation

Related

proximateapproximateproxyapproach

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