— proximately , adv. — proximateness , n. — proximation /prok'seuh may"sheuhn/ , n.
/prok"seuh mit/ , adj.
1. next; nearest; immediately before or after in order, place, occurrence, etc.
2. close; very near.
3. approximate; fairly accurate.
4. forthcoming; imminent.
[ 1590-1600; proximatus, ptp. of proximare to near, approach. See PROXIMAL, -ATE 1 ]