proximus
[ˈprɔk.sɪ.mʊs]
The Latin word for next is proximus.
proximus is used to describe something that is in a time, place or sequence closest or following.
Meaning: In a time, place or sequence closest or following (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective proximus must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form proxima for feminine nouns. The adjective proximus must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use the plural form proximi for masculine or feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The word proximus is the direct ancestor of the English word 'proximal', used in anatomy to describe a part closer to the center of the body.
- The word proximus can describe a person's 'next of kin' in a legal sense, referring to the closest relative in a line of inheritance.
- The suffix in proximus is related to the Latin -issimus, which is used to create the absolute highest degree of an adjective.
Examples in context
- Liber stilo proximus est.The book is next to the pen.This sentence shows the use of proximus to indicate spatial proximity.Tatoeba #10735211 by carlosalberto, translation #10735185 by carlosalberto
- Proximus annus cuniculi erit.Next year is the year of the rabbit.This sentence illustrates using proximus to refer to the following year.Tatoeba #1355484 by alexmarcelo, translation #684674 by notrwanda
- Quis erit proximus praesidens noster?Who will be our next president?This sentence demonstrates using proximus to refer to a person in a sequence of office holders.Tatoeba #8180101 by CarpeLanam, translation #5590739 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Lucius and Lucia are talking about their travel plans.
- LuciusUbi est statio proxima?Where is the next station?
- LuciaPrope est, post hunc collem.It is nearby, after this hill.
- LuciusEritne iter proximum longum?Will the next journey be long?
- LuciaNon, erit brevis.No, it will be short.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry proximus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries proximus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
