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English adjective: proximate

1. proximate closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects


SamplesNews of his proximate arrival.
Interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals.


Similarimmediate


Antonymsultimate

2. proximate very close in space or time


SamplesProximate words.
Proximate houses.


Similarclose


Antonymsdistant









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