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proximity

noun

  1. closeness
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Pronunciation: /pɹɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ / /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ / [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi]

noun

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

  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.