proximal
/ˈpɹɒksɪməl/adj
High School
1
Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
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.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing