Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proximate
Adjective
/ˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/
Definition
Nearby or close in relation or time.
Examples
- The proximate cause of the accident was a mechanical failure.
- In biology, proximate factors can include environmental conditions.
- We need to find the proximate location of the missing item.
Meaning
Proximate refers to something that is close or immediately adjacent to something else, either physically or in time.
Synonyms
- Immediate
- Nearby
- Close
- Adjacent
- Next
