Propinquity
[pro-pin-kwə-tee]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Late Middle English, 14th century
1.
Close kinship
2.
Physical nearness
Examples of Propinquity in a sentence
"The newly promoted manager's propinquity to the CEO made his swift rise seem a little suspicious."
"The dormitory's propinquity to the classroom makes it a perfect place to live for the on-campus population."
About Propinquity
The ethical violation of nepotism — giving special treatment to a family member or close personal associate — can stem directly from close relationships within a family. This kind of propinquity, or closeness, in relations can lead to bitterness and infighting within a company or business partnership.
Did you Know?
Propinquity expresses a strong kind of nearness, implying a somewhat relational or familial meaning. This is different from other related words that are almost exclusively used to describe physical location.
