Proximity

Nearness or closeness of objects, people, or events.

closeness nearness

Proximity refers to the nearness or closeness of objects, people, or events in space or time. It is often used to describe how close something is to another, either physically or metaphorically.

Etymology

From Latin proximitas, from proximus 'nearest', from prope 'near'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Proximity means how close things are to each other, like your house being near a school or two people standing next to each other.

Fun Facts

The term 'proximity' comes from the Latin word 'proximitas', meaning nearness
In physics, proximity sensors detect objects without physical contact
Proximity is a key concept in fields like geography and urban planning

FAQ

What does proximity mean? It describes how close things are to each other
How is proximity measured? Distance or nearness can be used as measurements
What affects perceived proximity? Factors like visual cues and social context

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

nearness closeness proximity

Antonyms — Opposites or Contrasts

distance remoteness

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

relationship nearness

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

vicinity adjacency

Indexes

conceptual spatial temporal

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