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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.]

Matched Categories

1. • Gestalt Law Of Organization
   • Vicinity

How to pronounce proximity?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say proximity in sign language?

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. Michael Worobey:

   That kind of proximity of farmed animals and bats that could be carrying coronaviruses is exactly the kind of thing we worry about.

2. Fred Waller:

   Then a vehicle was driving down South May Street. One of the people also who left the residence fired upon this vehicle, so we had three different scenes, all within a close proximity.

3. Degan Ali:

   We hope NEAR will provide the much-needed platform to strengthen the collective voice of those working directly with local communities, what we have is proximity and intimate understanding of our communities, along with local credibility and trust.

4. Thomas Doherty:

   When the coronation films were shown on American television, the networks naturally sold advertising, and the Brits were upset that cigarette commercials were in disrespectful proximity to Her Majesty. This helped reenforce the Brits in their view that TV should continue to be government sponsored and paid for by taxes on the TV set and turned them away from considering the commercial model for TV like ours.

5. Michael Belchick:

   They sit in close proximity and pass ich from fish to fish, what we're seeing could be catastrophic.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=proximity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Proximity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=proximity
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proximity