adjective
- nearest in space, time, or relationship; closest
- approximate; nearly accurate but not exact
- directly causing something; immediate rather than underlying
Usage: legal; formal
Examples
- The proximate cause of the accident was driver fatigue.
- We need to find the proximate location of the missing hikers.
- The fire station is proximate to the school.
- Can you give me a proximate estimate of the costs?
- The proximate result of the policy change was increased enrollment.
- The hospital is proximate to the highway for emergency access.