propinquity

• Substantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de estar próximo, seja em sentido físico, temporal ou de parentesco.

A noun referring to the state or property of being close together, whether in physical proximity, time, or relationship.

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1. Nearness in place or timeC2formal

   The state of being close to something in physical distance or time.

   Proximidade

   • The propinquity of the two houses made it easy for the neighbors to visit each other.
   • The propinquity of the events suggests they are connected.
   • They chose the hotel for its propinquity to the conference center.

   Sinônimosadjacencyclosenesscontiguitynearnessproximity

   Antônimosdistanceremoteness

2. Kinship or similarityC2formal

   A close relationship or similarity in nature, character, or origin.

   Proximidade ou semelhança

   • There is a strong propinquity between the two languages due to their shared roots.
   • The propinquity of their ideas led to a successful collaboration.
   • The propinquity of the two families was evident in their traditions.

   Sinônimosaffinityclosenessconnectionconsanguinitykinshiprelationsimilarity