Definition of propinquity Propinquity

pro•pin•qui•ty

We found 9 definitions of propinquity from 6 different sources.

What does propinquity mean?

WordNet

Noun
propinquity - the property of being close together
		proximity
		nearness, closeness the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; "the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action"

= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary

propinquity (Noun)
Nearness or proximity.
propinquity (Noun)
Affiliation or similarity.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

propinquity (n.)
Nearness in place; neighborhood; proximity.
propinquity (n.)
Nearness in time.
propinquity (n.)
Nearness of blood; kindred; affinity.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

propinquity
The tendency for people to work better or bond with those geographically near them.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

propinquity
prō-ping′kwi-ti, n. nearness in time, place, or blood: proximity: neighbourhood.—v.i. Propinq′uate, to approach. [L. propinquitas—propinquus, near—prope, near.]

Part of speech

🔤

propinquity, noun, singular of propinquities.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Propinquity is...

Very rare

Rare

Normal

Common

Very Common

Rare

Normal

Common

Sign Language

propinquity in sign language

Your last searches

Last searches

See also

Jump to

Wiktionary 📘 Webster Dictionary Ω OmegaWiki Dictionary 📕 Chambers Dictionary 🔤 Part of speech