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prox·im·i·ty

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NOUN:

The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness: "Swift's major writings have a proximity and a relevance that is splendidly invigorating" (M.D. Aeschliman). See Usage Note at redundancy.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French proximite, from Latin proximits, from proximus, nearest ; see proximate

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