Proximate

ENZH

What Does Proximate Mean?

  • 邻近的
  • 接近的
  • 近似的

Proximate Pronunciation

/ˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

Proximate Definition

adjective

Definition

close to; nearby; immediate; not distant.

In ZH

靠近的;邻近的;不远的。

How to Use Proximate in a Sentence

  • The proximate cause of the accident was determined to be driver error.
  • In biology, proximate explanations focus on immediate causes.
  • The team studied the proximate effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
  • His proximate goal is to finish the project by the end of the month.
  • In the context of philosophy, understanding proximate truths can help clarify complex theories.