proximus

Meaning

Adj

1. (declension-1, declension-2, superlative) nearest, next
2. (declension-1, declension-2, superlative) adjoining
3. (declension-1, declension-2, superlative) of time – the nearest (in time); of the future: next, following; of the past: most recent, very recently, last

Adv

superlative degree of prope

Noun

1. (declension-2, masculine) nearest person
2. (declension-2, masculine) next person, next one
3. (declension-2, masculine) neighbour

Concepts

nearest

next

closest

Opposite of

remōtus, longinquus

Synonyms

subsequens

sequens

Translations

próximo

prossimo

següent

proper

proche

próximo

nächster

prochain

suivant

seguente

successivo

vicino

naast

volgend

dichtst

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈprɔk.sɪ.mʊs]

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *prokʷism̥mos, from *prokʷe (whence prope). See also -issimus.
Compare typologically English next (<< Proto-Germanic *nēhwist (“nearest, closest”); equivalent to nigh + -est).