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Proximate Definition & Meaning

proximate
adjective
  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"
  2. very close in space or time; "proximate words"; "proximate houses"

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What does proximate mean?
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" very close in space or time; "proximate words"; "proximate houses"
What part of speech is proximate?
Proximate is an adjective.
How many definitions does proximate have?
Proximate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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