PROPINQUITY


Meaning of PROPINQUITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prə-ˈpiŋ-kwə-tē ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English propinquite, from Latin propinquitat-, propinquitas kinship, proximity, from propinquus near, akin, from prope near — more at approach

Date: 14th century

1. : nearness of blood : kinship

2. : nearness in place or time : proximity

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