Why Does Proximity Mean?

The word proximity means nearness or closeness. "Because of the proximity of our desks, I couldn't help but notice him cheating on the exam." Your favorite thing about your neighborhood of attached row houses might be the proximity of your neighbors — they're really close to you.

What does proximity mean?

: the quality or state of being proximate : closeness.

What does proximity mean in psychology?

The proximity principle in psychology describes the way relationships are formed between people or things close to one another. ... In social psychology, the proximity principle suggests that people closer together in a physical environment are more likely to form a relationship than those farther away.