November 25, 2026
Propinquity
nounDefinition
The state of being close to someone or something in space, time, or relationship; nearness. Propinquity is one of the proven factors in the development of friendships.
Example Sentence
“The propinquity of the two neighbours, both elderly and both widowed, led naturally to friendship.”
Etymology
From Latin propinquitas, from propinquus (near), from prope (near).
Scrabble Score
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PROPINQUITY scores 27 points in Scrabble.
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