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   Pro·pin·qui·ty

   /prəˈpiNGkwədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being close to someone or something; proximity: formal "he kept his distance as though afraid propinquity might lead him into temptation" Similar proximityclosenessnearnessadjacencyrare:contiguitycontiguousnessvicinityvicinage
   • 2. close kinship. technical Similar close kinshipclose relationshipfamily connectionblood tiesconsanguinity

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French propinquité, from Latin propinquitas, from propinquus ‘near’, from prope ‘near to’.

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   What is propinquity noun?

   • Definition of propinquity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the state of being near in space or time synonym proximity Want to learn more? Definition of propinquity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is Propinquity in psychology?

   • Such physical proximity or an interpersonal attraction is known as “Propinquity”. It can be a physical or mental proximity among people. People with similar ideologies, attitudes, and nature tend to from best relationships. Propinquity generally happens between people who are similar in nature and have the same beliefs.

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   What is propinquity and why does it matter?

   • Propinquity exists at the core of every team, every intimate relationship, every social bond that we create. Propinquity is why your physical workplace matters as much as it does. These statistics told a powerful story about the benefits of giving people choice over their work experiences. These numbers also hid a curious side effect.

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   What is propinquity effect?

   • It is also referred to be a physical or psychological proximity between individuals that leads to friendships or relationships. The Propinquity effect is the tendency that leads the individuals in creating friendship or romantic relationships with each other.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › propinquityPROPINQUITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] formal us / proʊˈpɪŋ.kwə.t̬i / uk / prəˈpɪŋ.kwə.ti / Add to word list. the fact of being near something: Don't let geographical propinquity determine your choice. Synonyms. closeness (NEAR) proximity formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Closeness in distance and time. a few steps idiom. a hair's breadth idiom.

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   The meaning of PROPINQUITY is nearness of blood : kinship. Getting Closer to the Meaning of Propinquity nearness of blood : kinship; nearness in place or time : proximity…

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   noun. /prəˈpɪŋkwəti/ IPA. Dictionary definition of propinquity. The state of being near or in close proximity to something or someone. "The propinquity of their workstations led to a close working relationship." Detailed meaning of propinquity.

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   Origin of propinquity 1 First recorded in 1400–1450; Middle English, from Old French propinquite, from Latin propinquitās “nearness,” equivalent to propinqu(us) “near, nearby,” from prop(e) “near” + -inquus adjective suffix) + -itās -ity ;see pro-

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   Define propinquity. propinquity synonyms, propinquity pronunciation, propinquity translation, English dictionary definition of propinquity. n. 1. Proximity; nearness. 2. Kinship. 3. Similarity in nature. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by...