PROXIMITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROXIMITY?

Need another word that means the same as “proximity”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “proximity” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Proximity” are: law of proximity, propinquity, closeness, nearness, presence, juxtaposition, adjacency

Proximity as a Noun

Definitions of "Proximity" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “proximity” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
• The property of being close together.
• A Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit.
• The region close around a person or thing.

Synonyms of "Proximity" as a noun (7 Words)

adjacency	The attribute of being so near as to be touching.
closeness	Close or warm friendship. The scoreline did not reflect the closeness of the contest.
juxtaposition	The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors.
law of proximity	The force of policemen and officers.
nearness	The condition of being near; proximity. The town s nearness to London.
presence	A group of people, especially soldiers or police, stationed in a particular place. The presence of chlorine in the atmosphere.
propinquity	The state of being close to someone or something; proximity. He kept his distance as though afraid propinquity might lead him into temptation.

Usage Examples of "Proximity" as a noun

• Do not operate microphones in close proximity to television sets.

Associations of "Proximity" (30 Words)

about	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. In just about a minute.
acquaintance	Acquaintances considered collectively. I renewed my acquaintance with Herbert.
almost	Not quite; very nearly. He almost knocked Georgina over.
ambient	Relating to ambient music. The ambient temperature.
approximate	Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact. Approximate leaves grow together but are not united.
approximately	Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly. Lasted approximately an hour.
approximation	The quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity. The band smashed up their equipment in an approximation of rock star behaviour.
around	All around or on all sides. There was no one around.
broadly	Widely and openly. The climate is broadly similar in the two regions.
close	Fitting closely but comfortably. Cloth with a close weave.
closely	Very affectionately or intimately. Both children are clearly very closely attached to their parents.
closeness	Close or warm friendship. The closeness with which he watched current events.
distance	Beat a horse by a distance. Watching them from a distance.
environ	Surround; enclose. The stone circle was environed by an expanse of peat soil.
equidistant	At equal distances. The line joins together all points which are equidistant from the two axes.
familiar	A close friend or associate. Ensure that you are familiar with the heating controls.
friend	Add someone to a list of friends or contacts on a social networking website. I am friended by 29 people who I have not friended back.
gauge	Measure the dimensions of an object with a gauge. Gauge bricks.
generally	In most cases; usually. The best scheme is generally reckoned to be the Canadian one.
intimacy	A feeling of being intimate and belonging together. The intimacy between a husband and wife.
involvement	A sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something. She knew that involvement with Adam would only complicate her life.
near	Nearly. His nearest approach to success.
nearby	Close at hand. Concentrated his study on the nearby planet Venus.
nearly	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. In the absence of anyone more nearly related I was designated next of kin.
nearness	The spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance. The town s nearness to London.
pivotal	Being of crucial importance- Henry Kissinger. A sliding or pivotal motion.
proximate	Nearly accurate approximate. Interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals.
roughly	With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. This is a walk of roughly 13 miles.
round	Give a round shape to. I did a newspaper round.
thereabout	Near that time or date. Come at noon or thereabouts.