proximate — nearest in space, time, or relationship; close or immediate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: nearest in space, time, or relationship; close or immediate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːksɪmət/
Korean meaning: 가장 가까운, 근접한, 직접적인
Korean pronunciation: **프락**시멋
Example Sentences
- My cat always sits in the chair proximate to the heater, claiming it as the royal throne.
- The proximate deadline for the project is making everyone work overtime.
- He chose the apartment proximate to the pizza place, claiming it was for 'strategic living purposes.'
proximate
ADJECTIVE//ˈprɑːksɪmət//
nearest in space, time, or relationship; close or immediate
The proximate cause of the fire was a candle left burning near the curtain.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proximatus', the past participle of 'proximare' meaning 'to draw near', derived from 'proximus' meaning 'nearest or next'. The Latin root is related to 'prope' meaning 'near'.
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📝Examples
“My cat always sits in the chair proximate to the heater, claiming it as the royal throne.”
“The proximate deadline for the project is making everyone work overtime.”
“He chose the apartment proximate to the pizza place, claiming it was for 'strategic living purposes.'”
“The proximate relationship between stress and health problems is well documented.”
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