propinquity

pro·pin·qui·ty

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proh-ping-kwi-tee]
- /proʊˈpɪŋ kwɪ ti/
- /prəˈpɪŋ.kwə.ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-ping-kwi-tee]
- /proʊˈpɪŋ kwɪ ti/

Definitions of propinquity word

noun propinquity nearness in place; proximity. 1
noun propinquity nearness of relation; kinship. 1
noun propinquity affinity of nature; similarity. 1
noun propinquity nearness in time. 1
noun propinquity nearness: in space, time 1
noun propinquity similarity in type, etc. 1

See all 10 definitions of propinquity

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Origin of propinquity

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English propinquite < Latin propinquitās nearness, equivalent to propinqu(us) near (prop(e) near (see pro-1) + -inquus adj. suffix) + -itās -ity

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Parts of speech for Propinquity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Propinquity

propinquity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for propinquity

noun propinquity

adjacency — the quality or state of being adjacent; nearness
ballpark — A ballpark is a park or stadium where baseball is played.
closeness — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
contact — Contact involves meeting or communicating with someone, especially regularly.
contiguity — the state of being contiguous; nearness or contact

All 20 Synonyms of propinquity