proximate

prox·i·mate  (prks-mt)

adj.

1. Very near or next, as in space, time, or order. See Synonyms at close.

2. Approximate.

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[Latin proximtus, past participle of proximre, to come near, from proximus, nearest; see per¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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proxi·mate·ly adv.

proxi·mate·ness n.

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proximate

Adjective

1. next or nearest in space or time

2. very near

3. immediately coming before or following in a series

4. approximate [Latin proximus next]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	proximate - 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" ultimate - furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme; "the ultimate achievement"; "the ultimate question"; "man's ultimate destiny"; "the ultimate insult"; "one's ultimate goal in life"
	2.	proximate - very close in space or time; "proximate words"; "proximate houses" close - at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other; "close to noon"; "how close are we to town?"; "a close formation of ships"