proximate

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word proximate. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word proximate, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say proximate in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word proximate you have here. The definition of the word proximate will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofproximate, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From Late Latin proximatus, past participle of proximare (to draw near, approach), from Latin proximus (nearest), superlative of prope (near).

Pronunciation

Adjective

proximate (not comparable)

  1. Close or closest; adjacent.
    • 1681, Thomas Burnet, “The Deluge and Dissolution of the Earth”, in The Theory of the Earth, 3rd edition, London: R. N, translation of Telluris Theoria Sacra, published 1697, page 73:
      And writing a Theory of the Deluge here, as we do, we were to exhibit a Series of causes whereby it might be made intelligible, or to shew the proximate Natural Causes of it; []
    • 1857, John Scandrett Harford, The Life of Michael Angelo Buonarroti, 2nd edition, London: Longman & Roberts, published 1858, page 154:
      [] the basis of a reformed constitution was laid, by the appointment of a grand council, consisting of all such citizens as could prove that their proximate ancestors had shared in the offices or honours of the state.
    • 2019 March 11, Nick Kotsopoulos, quoting John Kelly, “Worcester plan aims to stop owners from paving front lawns”, in Worcester Telegram:
      The proposed changes recognize that adequate off-street parking is an important, and often challenging, issue in many residential neighborhoods, and attempt to balance the need for off-street parking with appropriate limitations, especially in areas visible from the street or proximate to neighboring properties.
  2. (law) Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
  3. About to take place; impending.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

proximate (plural proximates)

  1. (linguistics) A grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively salient referent in a given context from a relatively non-salient (obviative) one.

See also

Further reading

Latin

Verb

proximāte

  1. second-person plural present active imperative of proximō