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immanent

Syllabification: (im·ma·nent)
Pronunciation: /ˈimənənt/
Definition of immanent

adjective

  • existing or operating within; inherent:the protection of liberties is immanent in constitutional arrangements
  • (of God) permanently pervading and sustaining the universe. Often contrasted with transcendent.

Derivatives

immanence

noun

immanency

noun

immanentism

Pronunciation: /-ˌtizəm/
noun

immanentist

Pronunciation: /-tist/
noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from late Latin immanent- 'remaining within', from in- 'in' + manere 'remain'

See eminent (usage).

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Definition of immanent in the British & World English dictionary

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