different between proximity vs vicinage

English

Etymology

proxim(ate) +? -ity, from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximit?s, proximit?t-, from proximus.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /p??k?s?.m?.ti/

Noun

proximity (countable and uncountable, plural proximities)

1. Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

   The proximity of the heat source allowed it to be detected by the sensor.

Synonyms

• closeness, nearness

Derived terms

• proximity fuze
• proxemics

Related terms

• approximate
• approximation
• approximator
• proximate

Translations

English

Etymology

From Old French visnage, respelled to more closer match its Latin source v?c?nus (“neighbor”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?v?s?n?d?/

Noun

vicinage (plural vicinages)

1. (now rare) A surrounding district; a neighbourhood.
   • 1748, Samuel Richardson, Clarissa, Letter 34:

     She is the only flower of fragrance that has blown in this vicinage for ten years past, or will for ten years to come […].
2. (now rare) The people of a neighbourhood.
3. The state of living near something; proximity, closeness.
4. (Britain, US, law) The area where a crime was committed, a trial is being held, or the community from which jurors are drawn.
5. (New Jersey, law) A geographical division of the w:New Jersey Superior Court, covering one or more counties, for judicial administration and the assignment of venue to an action within the Superior Court

See also

• vicinity
• vicinal