Proximate (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The new shopping mall will be located at a proximate distance from our neighborhood.
• Research into proximate causes is more productive for medical breakthroughs.
• News of the election's proximate conclusion led to the eruption of celebratory parties throughout the city.
• Our decision will likely depend on which policy produces a proximate rather than a long-term result.
• Psychologists should address the child's immediate emotional well-being by finding solutions for her proximate distress rather than worrying about past issues at first.

Antonyms

• Ultimate

Meaning ²

Very close in space or time; "proximate words"; "proximate houses".

Classification

All adjective clusters.