Synonyms: propinquity, proximity
Definition: the property of being close together
Similar words: nearness, closeness
Definition: the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
Usage: the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action
Synonyms: proximity, law of proximity
Definition: a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit
Similar words: Gestalt law of organization, Gestalt principle of organization
Definition: a principle of Gestalt psychology that identifies factors leading to particular forms of perceptual organization
Synonyms: proximity
Definition: the region close around a person or thing
Similar words: vicinity, neck of the woods, neighborhood, neighbourhood, locality
Definition: a surrounding or nearby region
Usage: the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville; it is a rugged locality; he always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood; I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods