prox.

Adjective

proximate (not comparable)

1. Close or closest; adjacent.
   • And writing a Theory of the Deluge here, as we do, we were to exhibit a Series of causes whereby it might be made intelligible, or to shew^([sic]) the proximate Natural Causes of it; […]1681, Thomas Burnet, “The Deluge and Dissolution of the Earth”, in The Theory of the Earth, 3rd edition, London: R. N[orton], translation of Telluris Theoria Sacra, published 1697, page 73

   Synonyms:

   near

2. Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.
   • The proximate cause of the damage must be established.
3. About to take place; impending.

   Synonyms:

   imminent

See all 4 meanings of proximate

Adjective

proximal (comparative more proximal, superlative most proximal)

1. Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

   Antonyms:

   distal

2. Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.
3. Closer to the speaker.