proxˈimally adverb

proxˈimately adverb

proximāˈtion and proximˈity noun

Immediate nearness in time, place, relationship, etc

proximate cause noun

A cause which immediately precedes the effect

proximate object noun (philosophy)

An object or thing which must exist, or otherwise it would be logically impossible to have cognition of it

proximity fuse noun

A device for causing a missile or shell to explode when it comes near the target

proximity talks plural noun

A form of diplomatic negotiation in which the parties involved do not meet face to face but deal with independent mediators