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1. (adj.) proximate
next; nearest; immediately before or after in order, place, occurrence, etc.
2. proximate
close; very near.
3. proximate
forthcoming; imminent.
4. proximate
approximate; fairly accurate.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < LL proximātus, ptp. of proximāre to near, approach. See proximal , -ate1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) proximate
closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
"news of his proximate arrival"; "interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals"
2. (adj) proximate
very close in space or time
"proximate words"; "proximate houses"
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| Definition of 'proximate' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) proximate
nearest; next immediately preceding or following
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