propinquity

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or quality of being near in space, time, or relationship.

• Noun

  A close relationship or association.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈpɪŋ.kwɪ.ti/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

appropinquity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propinquity
intimacy , proximity

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Variants

List of all variants of propinquity that leads to same result
propinquities , propinquity

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Etymology

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From Latin propinquus, meaning 'near, neighboring'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'propinquity' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

2. In astronomy, propinquity refers to the position of a planet in relation to another planet or the sun.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proximity: The spatial or physical nearness of two things.

2. Intimacy: A close, familiar relationship with someone, often involving emotional and physical closeness.

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Culture

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Propinquity has been used extensively in literature and philosophy to describe the emotional and psychological closeness between individuals. In art, it is often depicted as a sense of intimacy or connection between subjects.

How to Memorize "propinquity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map with two locations marked close together. Label one location 'You' and the other 'Propinquity'. Imagine a line connecting the two locations to reinforce the idea of nearness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'propinquity' with words like 'nearness', 'closeness', or 'intimacy' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Propinquity is proximity with a little p' to help remember the definition.

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