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proximate meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of proximate at MeaningMonkey.org. proximate meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PROXIMATE adjective
Definition of proximate (adjective)
- closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
- "news of his proximate arrival"; "interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals"
- antonym: ultimate
- very close in space or time
- "proximate words"; "proximate houses"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet