Proximity etymology in English

English word proximity comes from Latin pro, Latin -pe

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
pro	Latin (lat)	About. According to. As befitting. As, like. Before. For. In front, instead of. On behalf of.
-pe	Latin (lat)
prope	Latin (lat)	(figuratively) close in time. Almost, nearly. Better (as an approximation). Near, nigh (figuratively) towards, about (in time). Near, near by.
proximitas	Latin (lat)	Connection, union. Proximity, nearness, vicinity. Similarity, resemblance.
proximité	Middle French (frm)
proximity	English (en)	Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship.

Proximity etymology