PROXIMITY

(noun) the property of being close together
synonyms : propinquity
Ritu’s parents objected to her proximity to the male members of her class. -added by naila_inlas
For John and Mary, the accident resulted in propinquity which evolved into love. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) 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
synonyms : law of proximity
The law of proximity made the islands form an ‘s’ shape when viewed from an airplane. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the region close around a person or thing
Bob’s office was in close proximity to his apartment, thus making it possible for him to walk to work daily. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for proximity

(Tag: ) remember approximate (close to result) ap(to towards)+ proximity (close)..
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(Tag: ) proxim root word meaning closeness,nearness. it is also found in word approximate that is closest value
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