immanent

Meanings

Adjective

of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
- "a cognition is an immanent act of mind"

Adjective Satellite

of qualities that are spread throughout something
- "ambition is immanent in human nature"
- "we think of God as immanent in nature"

Adj

Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.
Of something which has always already been.
Restricted entirely to the mind or a given domain; internal; subjective.
Existing within and throughout the mind and the world; dwelling within and throughout all things, all time, etc. Compare transcendent.
Taking place entirely within the mind of the subject and having no effect outside of it. Compare emanant, transeunt.
Within the limits of experience or knowledge.

Origin / Etymology

Entered English around 1530, via French, from Late Latin immanēns, present participle of Latin immanēre, from im- (“in”) + manēre (“to dwell, remain, stay”). Cognate with remain and manor.

Synonyms

subjective

Antonyms

transeunt

Scrabble Score: 12

immanent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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