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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹɒksɪməl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. situated nearest to point of attachment or origin

    “the proximal end of a bone”

In context

Example Sentences

the proximal end of a bone

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