immanent

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
16
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈɪmənənt/

Definition of immanent

6 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.
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adj

  1. Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.
  2. Of something which has always already been.
  3. Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
    “We are born, as the Apostle says, the children of wrath. It is not an impersonal nature which is guilty, for this would be a contradiction, but persons whose immanent, subjective state is opposed to the character and law of God.”
  4. Existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. Compare transcendent.
  5. Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare emanant, transeunt.
  6. Within the limits of experience or knowledge.

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Etymology

Entered English around 1530, via French, from Late Latin immanēns, present participle of Latin immanēre, from im- (“in”) + manēre (“to dwell, remain, stay”). Cognate with remain and manor.

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