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Proximate
//ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət// adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Close or closest; adjacent. not-comparable
"And writing a Theory of the Deluge here, as we do, we were to exhibit a Series of causes whereby it might be made intelligible, or to shew^([sic]) the proximate Natural Causes of it; […]"
- 2 Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation. not-comparable
- 3 About to take place; impending. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 very close in space or time wordnet
- 2 closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects wordnet
Noun
- 1 A grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively salient referent in a given context from a relatively non-salient (obviative) one.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Late Latin proximatus, past participle of proximare (“to draw near, approach”), from Latin proximus (“nearest”), superlative of prope (“near”).
Etymology 2
From Late Latin proximatus, past participle of proximare (“to draw near, approach”), from Latin proximus (“nearest”), superlative of prope (“near”).
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