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- Dictionaryproximate/ˈprɒksɪmət/
adjective
- 1. (especially of the cause of something) closest in relationship; immediate: "the fact that a storm may show up the poor condition of a flat roof does not signify that storm was the proximate cause of damage to it"
- 2. nearly accurate; approximate: "he would try to change her speech into proximate ladylikeness"
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Proximate means closest in time, place, relationship, etc. to something. Learn how to use this formal adjective with sentences and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.
- English (US)
PROXIMATE meaning: 1. closest in time, place, relationship,...
- Znaczenie Proximate, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
PROXIMATE definicja: 1. closest in time, place,...
- Proximate in Simplified Chinese
PROXIMATE translate: 接近. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Proximate in Traditional Chinese
PROXIMATE translate: 接近. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Anthrax
ANTHRAX definition: 1. a disease that causes fever,...
- Proximal
PROXIMAL definition: 1. near to the centre of the body or to...
- Pronunciation in English
proximate pronunciation. How to say proximate. Listen to the...
- English (US)
Proximate means immediately preceding or following, very near, or soon forthcoming. It comes from the Latin word for "near" and has synonyms such as approaching, imminent, and impending.
Proximate definition: next; nearest; immediately before or after in order, place, occurrence, etc.. See examples of PROXIMATE used in a sentence.
adjective. 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. Collins English Dictionary.
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. A Rube Goldberg machine is like a giant chain of proximate causes – one action causes another.
Definition of proximate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Proximate means direct, immediate, or very near in space, time, or order. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of proximate from various dictionaries and sources.
