proximity

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

• (UK) IPA^(key): /pɹɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/
• (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/, [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi]

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• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ti/, [pɹɔkˈsɪm.ə.ɾi]

proximity (countable and uncountable, plural proximities)

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.

• closeness
• nearness
• propinquity

• approximate
• approximation
• approximator
• proximate