proximity
Nearness in space, time, or relationship
Examples
In a meeting
“Our proximity to suppliers reduces shipping costs significantly.”
Over coffee
“I chose this apartment because of its proximity to good restaurants.”
Why this word
nearness
Proximity is more formal and precise about spatial or temporal closeness, while nearness is more casual and less exact
closeness
Proximity specifically denotes physical or measurable distance, while closeness can also mean emotional intimacy
vicinity
Proximity emphasizes the degree of closeness itself, while vicinity refers to a surrounding area without specifying how close
Usage tip
Use when emphasizing the advantage or significance of being close to something
Etymology
Latin 'proximitas' (proximus nearest, superlative of prope near)
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