immanent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪmənənt/ En-us-immanent.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-immanent.wav

Word forms

immanent more immanent most immanent

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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