Proximity (Noun)
Meaning 1
The property of being close together.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The store's proximity to the beach made it a popular spot for tourists.
- The restaurant's close proximity to the theater made it an ideal choice for pre-show dinner.
- The cities' proximity to each other facilitated the development of a robust public transportation system.
- The two stars' proximity to each other caused a significant disturbance in their orbits.
- The neighborhood's proximity to the park made it an attractive location for families with young children.
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Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Gestalt principle of proximity suggests that the two lamps on the table are perceived as a pair because of their close proximity to each other.
- The researcher studied the effect of proximity on the perception of relatedness between two events, finding that events that occurred close together in time were more likely to be seen as connected.
- The designer used the principle of proximity to group related buttons together on the website, making it easier for users to navigate.
- The proximity of the two buildings to each other created a sense of continuity and cohesion in the neighborhood.
- The psychologist demonstrated the power of proximity by showing that people are more likely to form relationships with those who live or work in close proximity to them.
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Meaning 3
The region close around a person or thing.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The mayor of the small town always campaigned door-to-door to win votes within proximity to city hall.
- Rear seats offer maximum protection from storms that leave flood warnings along that body of water for thousands traveling to villages with markets very rarely shown a vast human disaster emergency under critical aid a life miles always leaving but where little have fled desperate home every half weeks home however be emergency right been first mile often any then safety town new need free give everyone run has we huge well going too could another family once did alone up run home home we must in neighborhood help from inside they got once until miles at least distance from the school then where we near see given neighborhood in only from less half what miles help however little by a aid only 1000 then run much that over days of food can get here my home at more of what the all home my our get only our one not may or do not any this just help can are must for little few.
- In the proximity of the forest, the mobile phone had no signal.
- The office building was only a short walk from the public park, with proximity to a series of major business offices.
- Vibrant cultures are shared daily due to the great proximity of stores offering Latin traditions in this US city.