Definition of IMMANENT

immanent

Adjective

  • Existing or operating within; inherent or intrinsic.
  • of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
    • "a cognition is an immanent act of mind"

Adjective Satellite

  • of qualities that are spread throughout something
    • "ambition is immanent in human nature"
    • "we think of God as immanent in nature"

Adj

  • Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.
  • Of something which has always already been.
  • Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
  • Existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. Compare transcendent.
  • Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare emanant, transeunt.
  • Within the limits of experience or knowledge.

Examples

  • The possibility of a bingo was immanent in his rack, if only he could find the right tile.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

subjective

Antonyms

transeunt

Scrabble Score: 12

immanent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
immanent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
immanent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

immanent: valid Words With Friends Word