1. of Place, near together , (Thucydides), etc.; ς. ἀλλήλων or ἀλλήλοις (Aristotle Philosopher):—; τὸ ς. nearness, proximity , (Aristotle Philosopher)

2. of Time, (Aristotle Philosopher)

3. of Quality, οἱ ς. persons of similar rank , (Aristotle Philosopher); ἡ ς. αἰτία the proximate cause, (Aristotle Philosopher) (ML)