immanent
[ im-uh-nuhnt ]
/ ˈɪm ə nənt /
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adjective
remaining within; indwelling; inherent.
Philosophy. (of a mental act) taking place within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it.Compare transeunt.
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First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Imittós, immaculate, Immaculate Conception, immane, immanence, immanent, immanentism, Immanuel, immaterial, immaterialism, immateriality
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British Dictionary definitions for immanent
immanent
/ (ˈɪmənənt) /
adjective
existing, operating, or remaining within; inherent
of or relating to the pantheistic conception of God, as being present throughout the universeCompare transcendent (def. 3)
Derived forms of immanent
immanence or immanency, nounimmanently, adverbWord Origin for immanent
C16: from Latin immanēre to remain in, from im- (in) + manēre to stay
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