12 нояб. 2024 г. · The meaning of PROXIMATE is immediately preceding or following (as in a chain of events, causes, or effects). How to use proximate in a ...

6 дней назад · closest in time, place, relationship, etc. to something: The problem with climate change was that it seemed so much less proximate than terrorism.

adjective · next or nearest in space or time · very near; close · immediately preceding or following in a series · a less common word for approximate.

Proximate things are either nearby or close in time. The proximate arrival of a new grandchild means your grandma had better finish knitting those booties.

1. next or nearest in space or time 2. very near; close 3. immediately preceding or following in a series 4. a less common word for approximate.

PROXIMATE meaning: coming or happening immediately before or after something in a way that shows a very close and direct relationship.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective proximate. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Synonyms for PROXIMATE: approaching, upcoming, coming, impending, to come, imminent, nearing, at hand; Antonyms of PROXIMATE: recent, other, late, former, ...

PROXIMATELY definition: 1. in a way that directly causes damage, loss, or injury to someone : 2. closely : 3. in a way…. Learn more.

Word Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin proximatus 'drawn near', past participle of proximare, from proximus 'nearest'.