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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Very close in space or time
Example:
proximate houses
Classified under:
Similar:
close (at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
Example:
interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals
Classified under:
Similar:
immediate (immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect)
Antonym:
ultimate (furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme)
