 proximity |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the property of being close together | |
| Synonyms: | propinquity | |
| Related terms: | nearness | |
| 2. | [ noun ] 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 | |
| Synonyms: | law_of_proximity | |
| Related terms: | gestalt_law_of_organization | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (geography) the region close around a person or thing | |
| Related terms: | vicinity presence | |
| Similar spelling: |
proximo Proxima proximal Prosimii proximate |
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