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proximate

pro·xi·mate

UK/ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ US/ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ uncommon

adjective

1.

closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects

  • “news of his proximate arrival”
  • “interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals”
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2.

very close in space or time

  • “proximate words”
  • “proximate houses”
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Origin

From Late Latin proximatus, past participle of proximare (“to draw near, approach”), from Latin proximus (“nearest”), superlative of prope (“near”).

Phrases

  • proximate cause
  • proximate principle

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