immersive

[ih-mur-siv]

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.

immersive

/ ɪˈmɜːsɪv /

adjective

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

   immersive television sets

Word History and Origins

Origin of immersive¹

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

Example Sentences

“He had tremendous creative instincts and defined our style of immersive storytelling, making us the brand that brings great movies to life for generations to come,” Woodbury said.

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Ms Mertens and Mr Simmonds added: "We're so excited to present this music in an immersive outdoor setting complete with the authentic food, activities and the big open skies of an American state fair."

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It’s the kind of zippy, immersive crime thriller that reminds you of the international lingua franca that Scorsese all but invented with “Goodfellas.”

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Links fashioned “crime dossiers” that combined written clues with pieces of physical evidence—pills and cigarette butts, among other items—to produce an immersive experience for readers and game-players.

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Netflix has announced several immersive reality competition series, including “Clue” and “The Golden Ticket.”

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