immersive

American  

[ih-mur-siv] / ɪˈmɜr sɪv /

adjective

1. noting or relating to digital technology or images that actively engage one's senses and may create an altered mental state.

   immersive media;

   immersive 3D environments.

2. noting or relating to activity that occupies most of one's attention, time, or energy.

   her many years of immersive sociological fieldwork.

3. characterized by or relating to dipping, absorption, or immersion.

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immersive British  

/ ɪˈmɜːsɪv /

adjective

1. providing information or stimulation for a number of senses, not only sight and sound

   immersive television sets

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Etymology

Origin of immersive

First recorded in 1630–35; immerse ( def. ) + -ive ( def. )

Example Sentences

The augmented reality project is the vision of Koryn Wicks, a trained dancer and choreographer who has created her own immersive entertainment pieces while working in the broader theme park space.

From Los Angeles Times

“You put the magic key in these boxes that look like storybooks and now you’re hearing an audio track that corresponds to an installation? That in itself is immersive art,” says Hull.

From Los Angeles Times

One attendee said repaying the loan depended on income from the Reel Store, the UK's first immersive digital art gallery, which opened in Coventry city centre in May 2022.

From BBC

I had come to Scotland in search of a newer, more immersive type of whisky experience, one that emphasizes the drink’s connection to culture and place.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Goldberg’s near-surrealistic plot is high on its own immersive madness.

From The Wall Street Journal