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immanent

im·ma·nent

UK/ˈɪmənənt/ US/ˈɪmʌnʌnt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of a mental act performed entirely within the mind

  • “a cognition is an immanent act of mind”
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2.

of qualities that are spread throughout something

  • “ambition is immanent in human nature”
  • “we think of God as immanent in nature”
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Origin

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.

Phrases

  • immanent critique

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