Propinque has 12 synonyms. The top synonyms for propinque are approaching, approximate, arm in arm, hand-in-hand, hot, in the neighborhood of, intimate, near and 4 more. Another word for propinque is approaching. Browse the full list below.
Frequently asked questions
What is a synonym for propinque?
A common synonym for propinque is approaching. Other synonyms include approximate, arm in arm, hand-in-hand, hot.
How many synonyms does propinque have?
Propinque has 12 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does propinque mean?
°(technical) nearness or proximity.
Definition of propinque:
1904: Some experimental spirits could not resist the diversion of throwing Varick and his former wife together, and there were those who thought he found a zest in the propinquity. -- Edith Wharton, "The Other Two"
"1979: [A] person's mere propinquity to others independently suspected of criminal activity does not, without more, give rise to probable cause to search that person. Ybarra v. Illinois, 444 U.S. 85, 86 (1979)."
History
This word has been
viewed 1,050 times.
Still working on your text?
Finding the right words is only half the battle. If your website isn't turning visitors into customers, we'll show you exactly why.
Get a Free Website Audit →
Related searches
for propinque:
Definition of propinque:
1904: Some experimental spirits could not resist the diversion of throwing Varick and his former wife together, and there were those who thought he found a zest in the propinquity. -- Edith Wharton, "The Other Two"
"1979: [A] person's mere propinquity to others independently suspected of criminal activity does not, without more, give rise to probable cause to search that person. Ybarra v. Illinois, 444 U.S. 85, 86 (1979)."