proximity

Definition

  • n. the property of being close together
  • n. the region close around a person or thing
  • n. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit

Word forms

Plural
proximities

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The proximity of the school to my house makes it easy for my kids to walk there.