Propinquity
Noun
Definition: Nearness in time or place; proximity.
Definition: Affinity of nature; similarity.
Synonyms: Closeness, Proximity, Nearness
Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness
- The propinquity of their houses made it easy for them to visit each other regularly.
- There is a propinquity of ideologies between the two political parties.
- Think of "propinquity" as "nearness" or "closeness".
- Remember the "prop" in "propinquity" as a support or evidence of close connection.
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense 'close kinship'): from Old French, from Latin propinquitas, from propinquus 'near, akin', from prope 'near'.
Historical Usage:The word has been used since Middle English with the sense of close kinship. Over time, it has also come to be associated with proximity and affinity.
Related Idioms:
"Propinquity of souls"
Explanation:Refers to a deep emotional or spiritual closeness between individuals.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "propinquity" with other words related to proximity, such as "proximity" or "closeness".
Explanation:While "propinquity" shares a similar meaning with these words, it specifically refers to nearness in time or place, as well as affinity of nature.