Definition of PROXIMATE

proximate

Meanings

Plural: proximates

Adjective

  • closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
    • "news of his proximate arrival"
    • "interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals"

Adjective Satellite

  • very close in space or time
    • "proximate words"
    • "proximate houses"

Adj

  • Close or closest; adjacent.
  • Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
  • About to take place; impending.

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

imminent, impending, in the offing, near, nigh, pending

Antonyms

distant, far, ultimate

Scrabble Score: 20

proximate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
proximate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
proximate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

proximate is a valid Words With Friends word