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proximate

prox·i·mate [ próksəmət ]

adjective

Definition:

1. probable: most likely

The proximate cause of the damage must be established.

2. nearest: nearest in order, time, or place

3. very close: very close in space or time

4. about to happen: soon to appear or take place

5. approximate: almost accurate

[Late 16th century. < Latin proximat-, past participle of proximare "come near" < proximus (see proximity)]

prox·i·mate·ly adverb

prox·i·mate·ness noun

prox·i·ma·tion [ pròksə máysh'n ] noun

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