proximate
English
Etymology
From Late Latin proximatus, past participle of proximare (“to draw near, approach”), from Latin proximus (“nearest”), superlative of prope (“near”).
Adjective
proximate (not comparable)
- Close or closest; adjacent.
- 1681, Burnet, Thomas, “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:
- 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; […]
- 1857, Harford, John Scandrett, The Life of Michael Angelo Buonarroti, 2nd edition, London: Longman & Roberts, published 1858, page 154:
- […] 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.
- 2019 March 11, Kotsopoulos, Nick, quoting John Kelly, “Worcester plan aims to stop owners from paving front lawns”, in Worcester Telegram:
- 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.
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- (law) Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
- About to take place; impending.
Synonyms
- (close): near, nigh; see also Thesaurus:near
Antonyms
- (close): distant, far; see also Thesaurus:distant
- (w.r.t. causes): ultimate
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Translations
Noun
proximate (plural proximates)
- (linguistics) A grammatical marker in the Algonquian (and some other) languages for a principal third person.
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See also
Further reading
- proximate in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- proximate in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
Latin
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