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Proximity is being close to or near.

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An example of proximity is standing next to someone.

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noun

the state or quality of being near; nearness in space, time, etc.

Origin: MFr proximité < L proximitas < proximus: see proximate

See proximity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness: “Swift's major writings have a proximity and a relevance that is splendidly invigorating” (M.D. Aeschliman). See Usage Note at redundancy.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French proximite

Origin: , from Latin proximitās

Origin: , from proximus, nearest; see proximate

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