/apɾoksiˈmaɾ/
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Translation
to bring closer, to approximate
Word origin
From Latin approximare, from ad ('to') plus proximus ('nearest'). The same root gives English 'approximate' and 'proximity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- approximare
- English cognates
- approximate, proximity
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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We are going to bring the chairs closer to the table.
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The train is approaching the station.
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Can you approximate the result to a round number?
asustar .
We approached slowly so as not to frighten the bird.
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The exam date is getting closer every day.
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