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Definitions for proximity
prɒkˈsɪm ɪ tiprox·im·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. proximity, propinquitynoun

    the property of being close together

  2. proximitynoun

    the region close around a person or thing

  3. proximity, law of proximitynoun

    a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit

Wiktionary

  1. proximitynoun

    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.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Proximitynoun

    Nearness.

    Etymology: proximité, Fr. proximitas, from proximus, Lat.

    When kingdoms have customably been carried by right of succession, according to proximity of blood, the violation of this course hath always been dangerous. John Hayward.

    If he plead proximity of blood,
    That empty title is with ease withstood. Dryden.

    Add the convenience of the situation of the eye, in respect of its proximity to the brain, the seat of common sense. John Ray.

    I can call to my assistance
    Proximity, mark that! and distance. Matthew Prior.

    Must we send to stab or poison all the popish princes, who have any pretended title to our crown by the proximity of blood? Jonathan Swift, Miscellanies.

ChatGPT

  1. proximity

    Proximity generally refers to the state of being near or close to something in distance, time, or relationship. It is often used to describe the physical or geographical closeness between objects, places, or people, but can also convey a sense of similarity or connection.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Proximitynoun

    the quality or state of being next in time, place, causation, influence, etc.; immediate nearness, either in place, blood, or alliance

  2. Etymology: [L. proximitas: cf. F. proximit See Proximate, and cf. Propinquity, Approach.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of proximity in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of proximity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of proximity in a Sentence

  1. James Corden:

    There were flowers everywhere, the most beautiful flowers you’ve ever seen, and I get quite bad allergies if I ’m in such close proximity to flowers, so, for a lot of the ceremony, I just needed to sneeze.

  2. Jason Miller:

    What I can't speak to since I'm not part of White House operations, I'm not part of the White House medical unit, is the exact -- how much time he was spending with Hope and the proximity for these things. I can't speak to that. I'm going to let White House go and do White House.

  3. Andrew Cunningham:

    If they are being shipped or held in markets, in close proximity to other animals or humans.

  4. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu:

    The Ministry of Defence has adopted a series of measures to counter the growing capacity of NATO forces in close proximity to the Russian borders.

  5. Ben Cardin:

    Regardless of what happens in New Hampshire, I think the way that Secretary Clinton has organized her campaign, her talent, her message, that the nominating process and the close proximity of primaries coming up from now until June, give her the momentum she needs to get the nomination.

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