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proximally


Meanings
  • adverb

    placed, situated, or occurring near at hand; not far off

  • adverb

    in or near the immediate vicinity or proximity of someone or something


Variants
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proximal , proximally
Etymology
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From Latin proximus, meaning 'near' or 'adjacent'.


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  1. The term 'proximally' is often used in medical research to describe the initial or earliest stage of a disease or condition.

  2. In space travel, the term 'proximity' is used to describe the distance between two objects in space.


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  1. adjacency: The state or quality of being adjacent or closely related.

  2. nearness: The state or quality of being near or close.


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In literature, 'proximally' is often used to describe the relationship between characters or events. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway describes Gatsby as being 'proximally' related to him, as they live in the same neighborhood. In music, the term 'proximity effect' refers to the change in sound quality when a microphone is placed very close to a sound source.

How to Memorize "proximally"

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