proximate

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adjective

1. closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects (Freq. 2)
- news of his proximate arrival
- interest in proximate rather than ultimate goals
• Ant:
ultimate
• Similar to:
immediate
2. very close in space or time
- proximate words
- proximate houses
• Similar to:
close