Synonyms for immanent
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.
Related words
- Word family
- immanence
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Immanent is a philosophic word, to denote that which dwells in or pervades any substance or spirit without necessarily being a part of it, and without reference to any working out (compare SUBJECTIVE). God is said to be immanent (not inherent) in the universe.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- radical She has a very radical opinion about the problem.
- inherent It seems to be something inherent to the human race.
- subjective Do I look too fat to you? Well, that's subjective.
- intrinsic Tom lacks intrinsic motivation to study French.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| immanent | rising | |
| radical | steady | |
| inherent | steady | |
| subjective | rising | |
| intrinsic | rising | |
| indwelling | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- radical3
- 8 letters
- internal3, integral3, inherent3, implicit3
- 9 letters
- essential3, intrinsic3, ingrained2
- 10 letters
- subjective3, indwelling
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (radical3 = 3 syllables).