Proximate comes ultimately from the Latin adjective prope, meaning "near," a source too of approach, reproach, and propinquity. Other close relations of proximate are easier to spot: …

PROXIMATE definition: next; nearest; immediately before or after in order, place, occurrence, etc. See examples of proximate used in a sentence.

PROXIMATE definition: 1. closest in time, place, relationship, etc. to something: 2. closest in time, place…. Learn more.

proximate (ˈprɒksɪmɪt) or proximal adj 1. next or nearest in space or time 2. very near; close

Definition of 'proximate' proximate in British English (ˈprɒksɪmɪt ) or proximal adjective

Dec 11, 2025 · proximate (plural proximates) (linguistics) A grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively salient referent in a given context from a relatively non-salient (obviative) one.

Definition of proximate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.