Proximity
/prɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/noun
The state of being near or close to something.
Did you know?The word 'proximity' is derived from Latin, where it was associated with nearness not just in physical space, but in relationships and even spiritual connections, hinting at the intertwining of fates.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
proximus
“nearest, next, closest”
Late Latin
Late Latin
proximitas
“nearness, closeness, relation”
Old French
Old French
proximité
“nearness, proximity, closeness”
14th Century
Middle English
proximite
“state of being near, closeness”
Modern English
English
proximity
“the state of being near or close to something, both physically and metaphorically.”
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