adj
proximate
Proximate (adj) means Close or closest; adjacent.
adj
1
Close or closest; adjacent.
2
Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
3
About to take place; impending.
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Etymology
From Late Latin proximatus, past participle of proximare (“to draw near, approach”), from Latin proximus (“nearest”), superlative of prope (“near”).
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What is the meaning of proximate?
"proximate" (adj) means close or closest; adjacent.
What are the different meanings of proximate?
"proximate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Close or closest; adjacent; 2. Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation; 3. About to take place; impending.