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    proximate
    /ˈprɒksɪmət/

    adjective

    • 1. (especially of the cause of something) closest in relationship; immediate: "the fact that a storm may show up the poor condition of a flat roof does not signify that storm was the proximate cause of damage to it"
    • 2. nearly accurate; approximate: "he would try to change her speech into proximate ladylikeness"

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