Proximate

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑksəmət/

Definitions of proximate

adjective describing word that qualifies a noun or pronoun, indicating nearness or closeness in space, time, or relationship

Example Sentences

A1 The store is proximate to my house, so I can walk there.

A2 The proximate cause of the accident was the slippery road.

B1 The proximate goal of this project is to increase sales by 10%.

B2 The proximate effects of climate change are already being felt in this region.

C1 The proximate source of the issue lies in the company's outdated policies.

C2 The proximate location of the hotel to the beach makes it a popular choice for tourists.

Examples of proximate in a Sentence

formal The proximate cause of the accident was a malfunction in the vehicle's braking system.

informal The reason we had to cancel the event was because of some last-minute proximate issues.

slang The party got shut down because of some proximate drama between two guests.

figurative The proximate storm clouds on the horizon signaled a change in the weather.

Grammatical Forms of proximate

• past tense: proximated
• plural: proximates
• comparative: more proximate
• superlative: most proximate
• present tense: proximate
• future tense: will proximate
• perfect tense: has proximated
• continuous tense: is proximating
• singular: proximate
• positive degree: proximate
• infinitive: to proximate
• gerund: proximating
• participle: proximated

Origin and Evolution of proximate

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'proximate' originated from the Latin word 'proximatus', which is derived from the Latin word 'proximus' meaning nearest or next.

Evolution of the word: The word 'proximate' has retained its original meaning of being nearest or closest in proximity. However, its usage has expanded to also refer to something that is immediate or direct in relation to a particular situation or event.