proximity
noun
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The fact that the star closest in proximity to our sun (approximately 4.2 light-years distant) is named Proxima Centauri is no coincidence. The history of proximity hinges on the idea of closeness, both physical and metaphorical. English speakers borrowed the word from Middle French, which in turn acquired it from forms of the Latin adjective proximus, meaning "nearest" or "next." Close relatives of proximity in English include proximal, proximate, and the somewhat more rare approximal (meaning "contiguous"). A number of other languages, including Catalan, Portuguese, and Italian, have similar words that come from the Latin proximus.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Choose to settle in at Anse Sous-le-Vent, with proximity to hiking the green hills or lolling on the black sand beach with no shops or restaurants in sight.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The proximity to repertory theater, the best video stores at the time.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The Ford Peninsula was selected as a major community hub because of its close proximity to a ferry terminal, Highway 580, historic sites and the heavily frequented marina.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proximity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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