What is the meaning of proximate?

adjective

  • Closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects.
    • usage: "news of his proximate arrival"; "interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals"
  • Very close in space or time.
    • usage: "proximate words"; "proximate houses"
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