proximity
n.how close something is to something else in space or time. You use this when talking about being near a place or a person.
n.the state of being near in space, time, or relationship. Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe physical distance.
“The house is in close proximity to the school.”
“The hotel's proximity to the train station makes it a popular choice for business travelers.”
“Urban planners often emphasize the importance of proximity to green spaces, as easy access to nature significantly improves the mental health of city residents.”
Commonly used in the phrase 'in close proximity to'; avoid using 'near to' immediately after 'proximity' as it is redundant.
Proximity already implies closeness; adding 'to here' or 'near' is often redundant in general descriptions.
Usage close proximity · temporal proximity
“Still, despite their long proximity to humans, the dolphin-like marine mammals have been very good at keeping much of their behavior secret.”
“Parenthood shifts urban mobility toward proximity to schools and health care, often increasing work-commute costs.”
Common in science writing
From proxim(ate) + -ity, from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitās, proximitāt-, from proximus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.