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proximal

adjective

Situated nearest to point of attachment or origin

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
L
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹɒksɪməl

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Situated nearest to point of attachment or origin

    “The proximal end of a bone”

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Example Sentences

The proximal end of a bone

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