proximate en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ (US)
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- /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ (US)
- /ˈpɹɔk.sɪ.mət/ (Australia)
Etymology
From Late Latin proximatus, past participle of proximare (“to draw near, approach”), from Latin proximus (“nearest”), superlative of prope (“near”).
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Close or closest; adjacent.
And writing a Theory of the Deluge here, as we do, we were to exhibit a Series of causes whereby it might be made intelligible, or to shew^([sic]) the proximate Natural Causes of it; […]
1681, Thomas Burnet, “The Deluge and Dissolution of the Earth”, in The Theory of the Earth, 3rd edition, London: R. N[orton], translation of Telluris Theoria Sacra, published 1697, page 73:The proposed changes recognize that adequate off-street parking is an important, and often challenging, issue in many residential neighborhoods, and attempt to balance the need for off-street parking with appropriate limitations, especially in areas visible from the street or proximate to neighboring properties.
2019 March 11, Nick Kotsopoulos, quoting John Kelly, “Worcester plan aims to stop owners from paving front lawns”, in Worcester Telegram:[…] the basis of a reformed constitution was laid, by the appointment of a grand council, consisting of all such citizens as could prove that their proximate ancestors had shared in the offices or honours of the state.
1857, John Scandrett Harford, The Life of Michael Angelo Buonarroti, 2nd edition, London: Longman & Roberts, published 1858, page 154:
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(not-comparable) Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
The proximate cause of the damage must be established.
- (not-comparable) About to take place; impending.
Antonyms
ultimate (antonym(s) of “w.r.t. causes”) · distant (antonym(s) of) · far
Deriveds
nonproximate · proximateness · proximate cause · proximate principle · proximately · proximative · inproximate · unproximate · interproximate
Synonyms
near (close) · imminent (about to take place) · pending · in the offing · nigh
Translations (7)
da nær (close or closest; adjacent) · pl bliski (close or closest; adjacent) · ru ближа́йший (close or closest; adjacent) · bg най-близък (close or closest; adjacent) · ru сме́жный (close or closest; adjacent) · ota یاقین (close or closest; adjacent) · ia proxime (close or closest; adjacent)