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Proximity vs Contubernal - What's the difference?

proximity | contubernal |

As a noun proximity

is closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

As an adjective contubernal is

living in the same tent.

proximity

English

Noun

(proximities)
  • closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.
    • The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor.

    Synonyms

    * closeness, nearness

    Derived terms

    * proximity fuze * proxemics

    Related terms

    * approximate * approximation * approximator * proximate

    contubernal

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Living in the same tent.
  • (rare) Living in close proximity; intimate, familiar.