Proximal
adj
adj ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
- 2 Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.
- 3 Closer to the speaker.
Adjective
- 1 situated nearest to point of attachment or origin wordnet
Etymology
From Latin proximus, superlative form of prope (“near, nigh”).