Lewis & Short

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proxĭmĭtas, ātis, f. [proximus], nearness, vicinity, proximity.

  1. I. Lit., Vitr. 2, 9 med.; Ov. de Nuce, 56.
  2. II. Trop.
    1. A. Near relationship, Ov. M. 10, 340; 13, 154; Quint. 3, 6, 95.
    2. B. Similarity, resemblance: et lateat vitium proximitate boni, Ov. A. A. 2, 662; Ap. Asclep. p. 79, 2.
    3. C. Connection, union, App. Dogm. Plat. 2, p. 20, 15.