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proximally

proximally

7.8
Nearer to a particular place, thing, or time
  • adverb
  • /prɒkˈsɪməli/
translation icon : cercanamente
  • The two cities are proximally located, making it easy for residents to commute between them.

Examples

  • Similar chunks of text were proximally placed, examined, and reexamined to identify commonalities.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Conference realignments are about to take UCF and the perennial East Division champion out of the MAC, a blow likely to hurt a conference without particularly strong football programs, but also apparently leaving schools that are traditional rivals and proximally located, perhaps enhancing away attendance.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Perceptions of one's partner that are based in reality contribute to the success of romantic relationships, both geographically distant and proximally close.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The medication is applied proximally to the affected area to ensure maximum effectiveness.

  • In the study, the samples were collected proximally from the original source for accuracy.

Synonyms

near
vsproximally
240 1.0

At a short distance in space or time

suggests direction toward a particular point rather than general closeness
nearer
vsproximally
26 1.0

At a shorter distance in space or time than before

emphasizes moving toward a named place or moment not just relative distance
closer
vsproximally
1 1.0

At a shorter distance so you can see or hear better

focuses on movement toward a specified point rather than mere comparison
proximately
vsproximally
6.7

Near in place or time

is used for movement toward a specified point in space or time

Antonyms

distally
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Further from the center of the body or from where something is attached

How Near

proximally
7.8
near
240 1.0
nearby
312 1.0
far
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

proximally positive

Morphology

proximally = proximal (transparent) = proximal + ly

Standard adverbial derivation from the adjective 'proximal'; the spatial sense 'closer to a specified place or point in time' is predictable.

Etymology

Proximally comes from the Latin word proximus meaning 'nearest' or 'next', the same root you see in proximity. This 'near' sense shows why proximally can mean 'closer to a particular place, object, or point in time'.