Propinquity
/prəˈpɪŋ.kwɪ.ti/noun
The state of being close to someone or something; proximity.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, propinquity was not just physical closeness but also referred to familial relations, intertwining destiny and lineage in the fabric of society.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*prope
“near, close”
Latin
Latin
propinquitas
“nearness, closeness, or relationship”
Old French
Old French
propinquité
“proximity, closeness, or kinship”
Middle English
Middle English
propinquite
“nearness or relatedness in space or familial ties”
Modern English
English
propinquity
“the state of being near or close in relation or space.”
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