proximity

proximity
proximity late 15c., from M.Fr. proximité "nearness" (14c.), from L. proximitatem (nom. proximitas) "nearness, vicinity," from proximus "nearest," superlative of prope "near" (see PROPINQUITY (Cf. propinquity)). Proximal is first recorded 1727.

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  • proximity — prox·im·i·ty /präk si mə tē/ n: the quality or state of being proximate Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. proximity …   Law dictionary

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  • proximity — [präk sim′ə tē] n. [MFr proximité < L proximitas < proximus: see PROXIMATE] the state or quality of being near; nearness in space, time, etc …   English World dictionary

  • proximity — n. 1) close proximity 2) proximity to 3) in proximity to (in close proximity to the scene of the crime) * * * [prɒk sɪmɪtɪ] close proximity proximity to in proximity to (in close proximity to the scene of the crime) …   Combinatory dictionary

  • proximity — prox|im|i|ty [prɔkˈsımıti US pra:k ] n [U] [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: proximitas, from proximus; PROXIMATE] formal nearness in distance or time proximity to ▪ We chose the house for its proximity to the school. proximity of ▪ the… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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