Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
propinquity
noun
prəˈpɪŋkwɪti
Definition
The state of being close to someone or something; proximity.
Examples
- Despite the propinquity of their homes, John and Sarah rarely saw each other.
- The propinquity of the two species allowed them to share resources in the environment.
- They chose to live in the city for its propinquity to their workplaces.
Meaning
Propinquity refers to physical or emotional closeness between people or things.
Synonyms
- Proximity
- Nearness
- Closeness
- Adjacency
