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proximate

prox.i.mate \-m*t\ aj [L proximatus, pp. of proximare to approach, fr. 
   proximus nea]rest, next, superl. of prope near - more at APPROACH 1a: very 
   near : CLOSE  1b: soon forthcoming : IMMINENT  2: next preceding or 
   following  - prox.i.mate.ly av