1. nearness in place or time; proximity
Usage: formal
2. closeness of kinship; family relationship
Usage: formal

Examples

• The propinquity of the two buildings made construction difficult.
• Their propinquity to the airport meant constant noise from planes.
• The propinquity of the events suggested they were related.
• She felt uncomfortable due to his physical propinquity.
• The propinquity of blood made marriage between the cousins controversial.
• Living in such propinquity, the neighbors became close friends.
• The propinquity of the deadline created urgency among the team.