propinquent en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /pɹəˈpɪŋkwənt/
Etymology
From propinqu(ity) + -ent, from Old French propinquite and Latin propinquitatem, from propinquitas, from propinquus, from prope.
Meanings
-
(formal) nearby; close at hand
the place of propinquent death
1937, Charles Williams, Descent into Hell:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most propinquent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more propinquent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |