proximate

Meanings

• adjective

  being close in space, time, or relationship

• adjective

  near in time or space; not far off

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Antonyms

distant , far , ultimate

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Synonyms

imminent , in the offing , pending , near , nigh

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Rhymes

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primate , animate , chimate , himate , mate

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Variants

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proximate , proximately , proximateness , proximatenesses

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Forms

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proximately, proximateness, proximate's, proximates

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Etymology

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From Latin proximum 'near, next', from proximus 'near, next'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'proximate' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Proximate is an anagram of the word 'impracticable'.

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Related Concepts

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1. nearby: A term synonymous with proximate, but less formal in tone.

2. adjacent: A term that describes objects or spaces that touch or are in close proximity to one another.

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Culture

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Proximate has been used in various contexts in literature and science. In literature, it has been used to describe the relationship between characters in a story. In science, it is used to describe the proximity of objects in space or time.

How to Memorize "proximate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map with two points labeled 'A' and 'B'. Point A represents the starting point, and point B represents the proximate point, which is close to point A.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'proximate' with the word 'nearby'. This will help you remember that proximate means 'near' or 'close'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'PRAXIS'. P represents 'Proximate', R represents 'Related', A represents 'Adjacent', X represents 'eXtremely', and I represents 'Important'. This mnemonic can help you remember that proximate means 'near' or 'close' and is related to adjacent and important things.

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