propinquity — nearness in place, time, or relationship; proximity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: nearness in place, time, or relationship; proximity
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/
Korean meaning: 장소, 시간, 관계상의 가까움; 근접성
Korean pronunciation: 프러**핑**퀴티
Example Sentences
- The propinquity of the pizza place to my dorm was both a blessing and a curse for my diet.
- Psychologists study how propinquity influences friendship formation.
- The propinquity of her desk to the boss's office meant she heard every phone call.
propinquity
NOUN//prəˈpɪŋkwɪti//
nearness in place, time, or relationship; proximity
two elderly men sit very close together on a small wooden bench, their shoulders almost touching. One man leans slightly toward his friend while pointing at something in the distance. The other man moves closer to get a better view, reducing the space between them even more. Their comfortable proximity shows decades of friendship and trust. A small dog sits at their feet, also drawn close to the warmth of their companionship. nearness in place and relationship through their physical and emotional proximity
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Origin
From Latin propinquitas, derived from propinquus meaning 'near' or 'neighboring'. The Romans used this term to describe physical closeness and family relationships.
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“The propinquity of the pizza place to my dorm was both a blessing and a curse for my diet.”
“Psychologists study how propinquity influences friendship formation.”
“The propinquity of her desk to the boss's office meant she heard every phone call.”
“Urban planners consider propinquity when designing residential areas.”
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