immanence

im·ma·nent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈɪm ə nənt/
- /ˈɪmənəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈɪm ə nənt/

Definitions of immanence word

adjective immanence remaining within; indwelling; inherent. 1
adjective immanence Philosophy. (of a mental act) taking place within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare transeunt. 1
adjective immanence Theology. (of the Deity) indwelling the universe, time, etc. Compare transcendent (def 3). 1
noun immanence The state of being immanent; inherency. 1
noun immanence The state of dwelling within and not extending beyond a given domain. 0
noun immanence (philosophy, metaphysics, theology) The concept of the presence of deity in and throughout the real world; the idea that God is everywhere and in everything. Contrast transcendence. 0

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Origin of immanence

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Late Latin immanent- (stem of immanēns), present participle of immanēre to stay in, equivalent to im- im-1 + man(ēre) to stay + -ent- -ent; see remain

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Parts of speech for Immanence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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immanence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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