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 recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Today, as a professor in an immersive media design program, I still teach usability as one principle among others in building robust and meaningful interactions.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Proponents say this is the future of entertainment – supposedly more immersive, more experiential.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Those immersive performances would feature casts and guests walking the venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

To solve this immersive three-dimensional version of Zork, I simply had to perform the exact same actions required to solve the original text-based game.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline