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Synonyms for immanent

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.

Related words

Word family
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Immanent or Inherent?

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

Word1850 → 2019Trend
immanentrising
radicalsteady
inherentsteady
subjectiverising
intrinsicrising
indwellingrising

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).