proximity

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

proxim(ate) +‎ -ity, from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitās, proximitāt-, from proximus.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK) IPA(key): /pɹɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/
  • (US, Canada) IPA(key): /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/, [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi]
    • (file)
  • (General Australian) IPA(key): /pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ti/, [pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ɾi]

Noun[edit]

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.
    You and I live in close proximity.

Synonyms[edit]

Derived terms[edit]

Related terms[edit]

Translations[edit]