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- [ih-mur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /ɪˈmɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
- /ɪˈmɜːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-mur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /ɪˈmɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
Definitions of immersion word
- noun immersion an act or instance of immersing. 1
- noun immersion state of being immersed. 1
- noun immersion state of being deeply engaged or involved; absorption. 1
- noun immersion baptism in which the whole body of the person is submerged in the water. 1
- noun immersion Also called ingress. Astronomy. the entrance of a heavenly body into an eclipse by another body, an occultation, or a transit. Compare emersion (def 1). 1
- adjective immersion concentrating on one course of instruction, subject, or project to the exclusion of all others for several days or weeks; intensive: an immersion course in conversational French. 1
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Origin of immersion
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin immersiōn- (stem of immersiō) a dipping in. See immerse, -ion
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Parts of speech for Immersion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
immersion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
immersion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immersion
noun immersion
- in-thrall — to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
- prepossession — the state of being prepossessed.
- hang-up — a preoccupation, fixation, or psychological block; complex: His hang-up is trying to outdo his brother.
- fascination — the power or action of fascinating.
- holding — an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
Antonyms for immersion
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